Blood Quiz Flashcards
1
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1
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Kidney Detect low blood O2
2
Q
2
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Kidneys stimulate the release of EPO
3
Q
3
A
Red Bone Marrow stimulated by EPO to creates RBCs
4
Q
4
A
Red Bone Marrow creates Hemocytoblasts (baby blood cells
5
Q
5
A
Hemocytoblasts -> remove normal cell fractures and replace them with Hemoglobin
Happens in Bone
6
Q
6
A
Hemocytoblasts -> Reticulocytes which goes into the bloodstream
7
Q
7
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Reticulocytes -> RBC
Lives for 120 days
8
Q
Functions of the Blood
A
Transports Nutrients
Regulates Body temp, PH and electrolytes
Prevents body from invaders and restricts fluid loss
9
Q
Red Blood Cells
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45%
Hemoglobin
O2
No nucleus
120 days
10
Q
White Blood cells / Platelets
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Immune
nucleus
Months to years
Many Varieties
11
Q
Plasma
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55%
Liquid 90% water
Transports hormones, gases, waste, proteins
