Blood & Blood Typing (P2) Flashcards
What percentage of plasma constitutes blood?
55%
What percentage of WBCs and platelets constitutes blood?
4%
What percentage of RBCs constitutes blood?
41%
Why do erythrocytes not have a nucleus?
To leave room for hemoglobin
Which gases do RBCs transport?
O2 & CO2
This type of WBC has light purple granules, a nucleus with 1-5 lobes, and phagocytizes bacteria.
What is a neutrophil?
This type of WBC has coarse reddish granules, a bilobed nucleus, destroys parasites, and helps control inflammation & allergic reactions.
What is an eosinophil?
This type of WBC has coarse deep blue granules, a hidden nucleus, and releases heparin & histamine.
What is a basophil?
This type of WBC has a nearly clear cytoplasm, a round or kidney-shaped nucleus, and phagocytizes dead/dying cells & microbes.
What is a monocyte?
This type of WBC has a thin, nearly clear rim of cytoplasm, a nearly round nucleus, and provides immunity via antibodies, destroying foreign cells, & virus-infected cells.
What is a lymphocyte?
Platelets are cell { } that collect together to stop excessive { }.
1) Fragments
2) Bleeding
The clumping of cells, ultimately leading to hemolysis.
What is agglutination?
Agglutination occurs when…
Plasma’s antibodies bind to cells’ antigens
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
AB
Which blood type is the universal donor?
O
