Ch 30 Blood Components Flashcards
What is hematology?
Study of blood.
What is the function of globulin in blood plasma? Name the three types.
To help transport lipids and fat soluble vitamins in the blood. Produced in the liver. (alpha and beta)
Antibodies that function in immunity. Produced in lymphoid tissue. ( gamma)
What is the function of hemoglobin?
Transport oxygen throughout the body.
Normal range for WBC count?
5,000-9,000 million/cubic mm
Normal range for RBC count in female?
4-5.5 million/ cubic mm
Normal range for RBC count in males?
4.5-6.2 million/cubic mm
What’s the normal range for platelet count?
150,000-400,000 million/cubic mm
What is transported through blood?
Oxygen,co2, water, nutrients, hormones, fatty acid, glucose and amino acid.
Describe the function and shape of an erythrocytes.
Biconcave disc, lacks a nucleus when mature. Travels throughout the body in bone marrow.
Describe and name all plasma protiens…
Albumins - produced in liver. 60% of plasma protiens. Maintains fluid balance between blood and interstitial fluid, Maintains blood pressure and contributes to osmotic pressure of blood.
Globulins- 36% of plasma protien. 3 types alpha, beta, gamma. Transports lipids and fat soluble vitamins in blood and are antibodies that function in immunity. Gamma produced in lymphoid tissue.
Fibrinogen- 4% plasma protein. Inactive till you get injured. Clots blood.
What’s the function of leukocytes?
WBC largest of blood components. They have a nucleus and are responsible for defending and protect the body from antigens. 2 types granular(with granuals) agranular( without)
What’s another name for platelets?
Thrombocytes
How many pints of blood flow in the average adult. How many liters?
8-10 pints
5-6 liters
What’s the largest of the blood component?
WBC
Describe the characteristics of thrombocytes…
Smallest blood component. Formed in bone marrow from cell fragments. Stops bleeding(coagulate)
