Blood: Overview Flashcards
1
Q
Erythrocytes
A
Red blood cells
2
Q
Leukocytes
A
White blood cells
3
Q
Thrombocytes
A
Platelets
4
Q
Liquid portion of the blood
A
Plasma
5
Q
During the blood coagulation (clotting) process, soluble _____ is converted into insoluble fibers of _____
A
- Fibrinogen
- Fibrin
6
Q
What percentage of total body weight is made up by blood?
A
6-8%
7
Q
Average volume of blood in an average person
A
- Females: 4.5L
- Males: 5.5L
8
Q
Normal blood pH
A
7.35-7.45
9
Q
What is the term for a blood pH that ranges from 7.0 to 7.35?
A
Acidosis
10
Q
What is the term for a blood pH that ranges from 7.45-7.8?
A
Alkalosis
11
Q
Effects of acidosis
A
Increase in respiratory rate
12
Q
Effects of alkalosis
A
Decrease in respiratory rate
13
Q
What maintains the acid-base balance?
A
- Kidneys
- Lungs
14
Q
Acidosis is ___ blood pH
A
Low
15
Q
Alkalosis is ___ blood pH
A
High
