Cardiovascular (blood) Flashcards

1
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Plasma proteins

A

albumin, globulins, fibrinogen, and regulatory proteins

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2
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other solutes

A

electrolytes, organic nutrients, and organic waste

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3
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function of plasma

A

transportation of red and white blood cells, hormones, albumin, and enzymes for other cells
exchanging nutrients and waste at level of capillary beds

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4
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coagulation

A

blood clot formation

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5
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Hematocrit (Packed cell volume)

A

PCV is the % of a sample of whole blood that is occupied by RBCs

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6
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Erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

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7
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Formed elements

A

red blood cells, white blood cells, and platlets

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8
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HgbA

A

adult hemoglobin

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9
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HgbA1c

A

glycated hemoglobin (glucose binded to it)

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10
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HgbF

A

fetal hemoglobin

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11
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Hgbs

A

Sickle cell hemoglobin

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12
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blood type A

A

has A antigens, has B antibodies

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13
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blood type B

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has B antigens, has A antibodies

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14
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blood type AB

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has A and B antigens, has no antibodies

universal recipient

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15
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blood type O

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has no antigens and can have either antibodies

universal donor

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16
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Leukocytes

A

white blood cells

17
Q

thrombus

A

blood clot in a blood vessel

18
Q

embolus

A

little particles of a blood clot that break loose

19
Q

ischemia

A

decrease in movement of blood due to embolus

20
Q

Hemophilia

A

impaired capacity to form blood clots