Ch.10 - Composition of Blood Flashcards
1
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Blood
A
composed of plasma and formed elements
2
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Plasma
A
clear, straw-colored, liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended
3
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Serum
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clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot has formed
4
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Cells (formed elements)
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production of new blood cells takes place in bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside some bones
5
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Erythrocytes
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red blood cells that carry oxygen
6
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Leukocytes
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white blood cells that combat infection and respond to inflammation
7
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Thrombocytes
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one of the formed elements in the blood that is responsible for aiding in the clotting process
