Body Fluid and Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main fluid compartments?
A
Intracellular
Kidney
Interstitial
2
Q
How to calculate interstitial space?
A
ECS - plasma volume
3
Q
What are the features of erythrocytes?
A
Contain hb
No nucleus
Buffering of pH
4
Q
What are 3 types of white blood cells?
A
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Granulocytes
5
Q
What are the immune cells that defend the body?
A
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
6
Q
Purpose of platelets?
A
Change shape
Release granules
Stick together when activated