Chapter 14 Flashcards
Name two types of cells who’s main function is phagocytic activity
Neutrophils monocytes
Name some materials that blood carries
C02, 02, waste, hormones, nutrients
List 3 functions of the blood
Transportation, protection, regulation
Blood proteins account for what percent of the plasma
77
The most common blood protein
Albumin
Blood is approximately what % plasma
55
Plasma is composed of about what % of water
90
The process of ingesting and destroying bacterial cells
Phagocytosis
An o,mature red blood cell
Reticulocyte
How many RBCs does the average person have uL of blood
5million
An inherited defect most common in African Americans that results in red blood cells that are distorted
Sickle cell disease
Appendicitis or an acute infection will cause a rapid increase in which the of WBC
Neutrophils
Which leukocyte are agranulocytes
Lymphocytes and monocytes
Which leukocyte are granular leukocytes
Neutrophils eosinophils basophils
Which leukocytes develop into cells which produce antibodies
Lymphocytes
What is the average leukocyte count per UL of blood
7500
What is the average number if platelets circulating per uL of blood
250,000 400,000
Fibrinogen and prothrombin are blood proteins necessary for this purpose
Blood clotting
In blood clotting, thrombin converts fibrinogen to this substance
Fibrin
If blood vessel cells are damaged they trigger formation of this enzyme in clotting’s 1st stage
Prothrombinase
What is the process of dissolving small inappropriate clots called
Fibrinolysis
What is the condition that causes the accumulation of fatty substances which cause rough spots on vessel walls
Atherosclerosis
What is the straw-colored liquid that remains when formed elements are removed from blood
Plasma
