Blood Quiz Study Guide Flashcards
Plasma
fluid portion of the blood
Erythrocytes
red blood cells
Platelets
thrombocytes; cell fragments in the blood that are essential for blood clotting
Hemoglobin
iron containing proteins in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Albumin
protein in blood, maintains the proper amount of water in the blood
Globulins
serum proteins
Fibrinogen
plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
Coagulation
process of blood clots
Anticoagulants
preventing blood clot formation
Fibrinolysis
breakdown and removal of a clot
Neutrophils
most abundant white blood cell, phagocytic, and tends to self destruct as they destroy foreign invadors limiting their life span to a few days
Basophils
a circulating leukocyte that produces histimine
Eosinophils
white blood cells that inhibit inflimation
Lymphocytes
white blood cells that have antibodies to fight off infections
Monocytes
type of blood cells that transsforms into macrophages, extends psuedopods and engolf huge numbers of microbes over a long period of time
List 4 functions of blood.
- clot formation and tissue repair
- transports gasses, nutrients , and waste
- body temp regulation
- regulation of Ph and osmosis
Why is it important to know your blood type? List the 4 blood types.
A,B,AB,O its important to know if you need a transfusion and want to donate blood
Name and describe one type of blood disorder.
Relative erythrocytosis:
is the overabundance of red blood cells due to decreased blood volume
