Ch. 19 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the formed cell elements of the blood?
A
RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
2
Q
What is an electrolyte
A
A molecule that when put into water, separates into charged particles
3
Q
Why do males have higher RBC?
A
Males have testosterone which help stimulate RBC production
4
Q
What is hematocrit?
A
The volume % of RBCs in whole blood.
5
Q
RBCs are important because…
A
Inside RBCs is what lets you carry oxygen.
6
Q
Anemia
A
Less capacity to carry oxygen in their blood. (Ex: normal hemoglobin, not enough rbc; no iron in hemoglobin)
