Ch 19: Blood Flashcards
Thrombocyte
Blood clot that stationary
Embolus
Traveling blood clot
White blood (greatest amount to least)
-Neutrophils
-Lymphocytes
-Monocytes
-eosinophils
-Basophils
Megakaryocyte
Mature, erythrocytes
-Last 128 days (4mo) what is
What are megakaryocytes when broken into pieces?
Platelets
What are the three components that form elements?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
What are the 4 proteins in plasma?
Globulin
-Immuno globulin
-Albumin: most abundant protein in plasma
-Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen
Thread like structure to stabilize blood clots
-platelet plug
Fibrin
Active form of fibrinogen
What is the shape of a red blood cell?
Biconcave shape
How many types of leukocytes are there?
Five types
Neutrophil
Most abundant
-large, 3-5 lobes
Eosinophil
Large, pink/red
Basophil
Least abundant
-Large, blue/black
What are agranulocytes
Monocyte: immunity, kidney shape
Lymphocyte: large, dark