Blood Basics Flashcards
Define red blood cell
Produced in the bone marrow and contains a protein call d hemoglobin
Define white blood cells
Part of the immune system that destroy infectious agents called pathogens
What are the 4 components of blood
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets
Define red blood cells
Produced in the bone marrow and contains a protein called hemoglobin
Describe White blood cells
Part of the immune system and destroy infectious agents called pathogen
Define plasma
Yellowish liquid
Contains electrolytes, Nutrients and vitamins, hormones. Clotting factors and proteins
Define platelets
Clotting factors found in plasma. Clot together in a process called coagulation to seal a wound and prevent blood loss
What is the Rhesus factor
A certain blood protein that was discovered while studying monkeys
What does RH positive mean
It means you have protein
What does RH negative mean
It means you don’t have protein
Which blood type is known as the ‘universal donor’
O negative
Which blood type is known as the ‘universal receiver’
AB positive
