Chapter 12 Flashcards
Cytoplasmic fragments of cells
Platelets
Neutrophils and monocytes
Phagocytes
In plasma, helps maintain blood osmotic pressure: most abundant plasma protein
Albumin
Has antiA and antiB antibodies, universal donor
Type o
Greenish pigment formed
Biliverdin
Important for production of rbcs used In The synthesis of DNA
Vitamins
45% of rbc in a sample of blood
Hematocrit
Common In patients with leukemia, tendency to bleed
Thrombocytopenia
Hormone released from kidneys for production of RBCs
Erythropoietin
rBCs have surface antigens A and B, universal recipient
Type AB
In plasma, the most abundant are sodium and chloride ions
Electrolytes
Molecule that contains iron
Hemoglobin
Biconcave cell that lacks nuclei
Erythrocytes
To treat Rh-mothers to prevent erythroblastosis fetalis
Anti Rh agglutination
% of different types of WBCS
diff WBC
Serves as an enzyme in the blood coagulation mechanism
Thrombin
Main function is to act against foreign substances
Lymphocytes
In the adult, RBCs are produced primarily here
Red bone marrow
Blood test used to evaluate blood clotting
Prothrombin time
Type of connective tissue
Blood
Platelet release this vasoconstricting substance, as the platelet plug forms
Serotonin
Caused by an increased blood concentration of CO2
Cyanosis
Clot that breaks loose and travels in blood
Embolis
Disease in which RBCs contain abnormal by mutation
Sickle cell
Stoppage of bleeding by any one several means
Hemostasis
