Blood Components Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 components of blood?
A
- Erythrocytes (RBC’s)
- Leukocytes
- Thrombocytes
2
Q
What is the lifespan of Erythrocytes
A
120 days.
3
Q
What do Erythrocytes carry?
A
Oxygen.
4
Q
Name 5 types of leukocytes (Remember your acronym!)
A
- Neutrophils
- Eosinophils
- Dasophils
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
5
Q
Most numerous leukocyte.
A
Neutrophil
6
Q
Leukocyte that helps with inflammatory response.
A
Eosinophils
7
Q
Helps release histamines (allergic reactions).
A
Dasophils
8
Q
Largest white blood cells (WBC).
A
Monocytes
9
Q
Produce antibodies.
A
Lymphocytes
10
Q
Platelets that help with clotting factors.
A
Thrombocytes
