Blood Cells: Cellular components of blood Flashcards
Cellular components of blood
1
Q
What does blood consist of?
A
1) Plasma
2) RBCs
3) WBCs
2
Q
What are constituents of PLASMA?
A
1) 90% of H2O
2) Ions
3) Hormones
4) Organic molecules
5) Nutrients
6) Wastes
7) Gases
3
Q
What types of proteins are found in the blood?
A
1) Globulins
2) Albumins
3) Fibrogens
4
Q
Types of gases found inside the blood?
A
1) O2
2) CO2
5
Q
What is the name of the of the layer that has WBCs and platelets?
A
It is called the “Buffy Layer” or Buffy coat
6
Q
What is RBCs’ life span?
A
100-120days
7
Q
The main function of RBCs
A
Is to transport O2 and CO2
8
Q
What is the main function of WBCs?
A
Immunity, is to resist and destroy foreign substances
9
Q
The main function of platelets?
A
Cell fragments that help to stop bleeding
