Chap 2- Blood Cells And Vessels Flashcards
In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg what is systolic and diastolic?
Systolic pressure being the higher number 120, while diatomic being the lower number 80.
What is the definition of Systolic?
The blood pressure at the time when the heart is contracting, specifically the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.
What is the definition of Diastolic?
This is a blood pressure at the time when the heart is in a relaxation and dilation period. Specifically the minimum arterial pressure during relaxation and dilation of the ventricles when they feel with blood
Why should you not use the Thumb when measuring pulse?
It may lead to inaccurate results, as the thumb has a pulse of its own.
Define serum.
When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the fluid portions are called serum.
Where is blood made?
In the bone marrow.
What produces blood cells?
Bone marrow produces about 95% of blood cells and other organs such as the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes help in the regulation of blood cells
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells.
Leukocytes
White blood cells
Thrombocytes
Platelets
Erythrocytes,leukocytes, and thrombocytes make up ____ of blood tissue.
45%
Plasma/liquid makes up the remaining____
55%
In the average adult blood makes up about ____ of the body weight
8%
The blood volume of the average adult is about ____ liters.
5 liters
What is blood pH level?
The measurement of hydrogen ion concentration.
