Chapter 17 Blood Flashcards
The major function of the most common plasma protein
“albumin” is
maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure, and balance of PH in the blood
Which is the most important part of carrying capacity of red blood cells?
Red blood cells are “Biconcave” ( more exposed ) discs.
Each Hemoglobin Molecule can transport __ 02 atoms
- 8 atoms ( carries 4 O2 molecules )
Oxygen bind to the ____ portion of hemoglobin
- iron atom.
A patient with low iron levels would experience which of the following symptoms?
- increase in fatigue
Hematopoietic stem cells will give rise to-
- erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets ( we are constantly remaking blood cells )
Predict the outcome of an overdose of the “hormone erythroprotein
- The blood viscosity increases
What response would you get after traveling to high altitude for 2 weeks?
- the kidneys would secrete
If a patient has pernicious anemia ( the patient…)
- has a decreased number of red blood cells
An elevated neutrophil count would be indicative of ____.
- bacterial Infection
Leukemia is a general descriptor for which of the following disorders?
- Overproduction of abnormal Leukocytes
A _____ is the progenitor of platelets? ( The “father”)
- Megakaryocyte
Why don’t Platelets form plugs in undamaged vessels?
- only contact of platelets with exposed collagen fibers and Von Willebrand factor causes them to be sticky to form plugs.
Why doesn’t a clot fill the entire vascular system once it has started forming?
- Rapid blood flow , and Thrombin is inactivated
An injectable Heparin medication might be prescribed for a patient who:
- Is at risk for Embolism
