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Blood Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Blood is what kind of tissue?

A

The only liquid tissue

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2
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What makes up the solid portion of blood?

A

Blood cells

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3
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What makes up the liquid portion of blood?

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Plasma

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4
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What is the breakdown of blood?

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45% red blood cells, less than 1% white blood cells and platelets, 54% plasma

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5
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What does scarlet red blood mean?

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Oxygen rich

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6
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What does dull red or purple blood mean?

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Oxygen poor

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7
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How much blood does the average male have?

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About 5-6 liters (about 6 quarts)

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8
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How much of plasma is water?

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90%

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9
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What is the function of plasma?

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Water balance, regulation of pH, clotting, and immune defense

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10
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What are erythrocytes?

A

Red Blood Cells that are anucleate

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11
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What is hemoglobin?

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Iron bearing protein that transports oxygen

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12
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What is the main function of erythrocytes?

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To carry oxygen (4 molecules each)

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13
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What are leukocytes?

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White Blood cells, critical to the immune system

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14
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What is the ratio of RBC to WBC?

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11(000):4(000)

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15
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Are WBCs anucleate?

A

No

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16
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What does a high WBC count indicate?

A

Disease particularly cancer

17
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What does a low WBC count indicate?

A

Infection

18
Q

What are neutrophils?

A

First to respond to bacteria or virus

19
Q

What are eosinophils?

A

Known for their role in allergy symptoms

20
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What are basophils?

A

Known for their role in athsma

21
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What are lymphocytes?

A

Produce antibodies

22
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What are monocytes?

A

Clean up dead cells

23
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What are platelets?

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Pieces of much larger cells, Vitally important in blood clotting

24
Q

What is hematopoiesis?

A

Process of blood formation

25
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Where does hematopoiesis occur?

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Red bone marrow

26
Q

What is hemostasis?

A

Blood clotting

27
Q

What are the steps to blood clotting?

A

Platelet plug forms, Vascular spasms, Coagulation, fibrin is released, actual clot is formed, pulls edges of wound together

28
Q

Where does blood filtering occur?

A

Spleen or liver if spleen is damaged

29
Q

What are the 4 blood types?

A

A, B, AB, O

30
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What are antigens?

A

Blood recognizers of self type

31
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What are antibodies?

A

Defense against other types

32
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What are the A antigens and antibodies?

A

A antigens, b antibodies

33
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What are the B antigens and antibodies?

A

B antigens, A antibodies

34
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What are the AB antigens and antibodies?

A

A and B antigens, no antibodies

35
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What are the O antigens and antibodies?

A

No antigens, A and B antibodies (Universal donor, only O type recipient)

36
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What happens if the wrong type of blood is given?

A

Antibodies produce coagulation which blocks vessels and may cause death. Treatment: LOTS of blood thinners

Honors Anatomy (4 decks)

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