Exam 1 Flashcards
Blood , heart and the vessels
what are the major functions of the heart
transportation-O2/C02 , regulation- pH and protection VVC
What does VVC stand for
Volume - about 8 % 5-6L for males and 4-5 for females
Viscosity- like water when dehydrated thicker
color bright red -oxygen
Dark red -no oxygen
What is the blood plasma %
55%
Of the 7% of proteins in the plasma , what are the 3 proteins
Albumin , Globulins , and fibrinogen
In the blood plasma , what is the percent of everything
“the other stuff”
92% water , 7% protein and other solutes 1%
In blood , what percent is the forced elements
45%
In blood cells ( formed element) what is the majority and minority
RBC 99%
WBC and platelets 1%
Definition of hemopoiesis
the process of blood cells formation
what the two important components of hemopoiesis
Pluripotent stem cells and hemopoietic growth factors
What are the two different path for stem cells?
Myeloid and Lymphoid stem cells
Whats the difference between WBC from the myeloid stem cell vs lymphoid
Myeloid stem cells give rise to RBC and progenitor cells/ blast cells which form actual elements of blood WHILE lymphoid S.C give rise to lymphocytes
Whats an other name for Progenitor cells
precursor cells / blast cells
definition of Hematopoietic growth factors
regulate the differentiation and proliferation of particular progenitor cells
What is the structure and function of RBC
Biconcave disc and lots of production
cell membrane strong and flexible
cytoplasm - no nucleus or organelles
Hemoglobin contains…
4 heme + globin
heme pigment
globin - protein
Whats on the outside of RBC and what does it determine
Outside of RBC: Glycolipids and it determines blood type
the cytoplasm of RBC contain
Carbonic anhydrase
What makes blood red ?
Hemoglobin , protein which carries the oxygen
how is Hemoglobin written ?
Hb
What is the result of when Hemoglobin binds stronger to CO instead of O2
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Hemoglobin contains ___ heme + ____
4
polypeptide chains globin ( noodles)
Another name for formation of erythrocyte
Erythropoiesis
where does Erythropoiesis occur?
in the red bone marrow
what is the main stimulus for Eryth…
Hypoxia
what is the normal reticulocyte count ?
.5 to 1.5% of RBC
What is the 2nd step in erythropoiesis
Nucleus is ejected , then turns into reticulocyte and then leaves BM into blood
What is the first step in erythropoiesis?
In the RBM , produces Plurip. Stem cell and then a myeloid stem then a pro- erythoblast
What body organ is affected by low blood oxygen
Liver/ kidneys
What body organ is affected by low blood oxygen
Liver/ kidneys
In negative feedback control of RBC production, what is the name of the secretion by the liver / kidneys
Epo
What does epo stand for
Erythropoietin
In negative feedback control of RBC production, what happens next when epo is secretion
It stimulates red bone marrow and accelerates erythropeis