Components Of Blood Flashcards
Blood plasma- What is the % of water in blood plasma
91.5%
What two components does whole blood have
Blood plasma(55%) and formed elements (45%)
Blood plasma- What is the % of solutes in blood plasma
8.5% most of which are proteins
Blood plasma- The main solute in blood plasma is
Plasma proteins
Blood plasma- Plasma proteins are also called
Antibodies
Blood plasma- Why are plasma proteins called antibodies
Because they are produced during certain immune responses
Blood plasma- Three types of plasma proteins
Albumins, globulins and fibrinogen.
Blood plasma- What is the most numerous plasma protein
Albumins
Blood plasma- Which type of plasma proteins takes part in blood clotting
Fibrinogen
Formed elements- What are the three main components of formed elements
RBC( also called erythrocytes) WBC( also called leukocytes) and platelets
Formed elements- what is the main function of RBC
Transport O2 and CO2
Formed elements- what is the main function of WBC
Protect the body
Formed elements- what is the main function of platelets
Release chemicals that promote blood clotting.