Chapter 13 the blood Review Flashcards
Most common Leukocytes; secretes lysozyme; Make up 60% to 70% of WBCs
Neutrophils
Formed elements of blood are the
Erythrocyte, RBCs
WBCs that produce antihistamines; Make up 2% to 4% of WBCs
Eosinophil
WBCs that release heparin, histamine, and serotonin during an allergic reaction; Make up 0.5% to 1% of WBCs
Basophils
Largest Leukocytes; phagocytize bacteria ad dead cells; histiocytes; macrophages; Make up about 3% to 8% of WBCs
Monocytes
WBCs involved in the production of antibodies; Make up about 20% to 25% of WBCs
Lymphocytes
Maintaining osmotic pressure and water balance between blood and tissues
Albumin
Plays a vital role in the clotting mechanism
Fibrinogen
Red pigment; constitutes 33% of the cells volume
Hemoglobin
Eating cells
Phagocytosis
Leaves the blood and enter tissues, they increase in size
Macrophages
Clotting in such an unbroken vessel
Thrombosis
Clot itself; may dissolve, if not, it could damage tissues beneath by cutting off oxygen supplies
Thrombus
A piece of blood clot dislodges and get transported by the bloodstream
Embolus
When an embolus becomes lodged in a vessel and cuts off circulation
Embolism