Hematologic (Hemic) System Flashcards
Hematologic (Hemic) System
involves the blood, Red cells, white cells, and platelets which are made in the marrow of bones
involves the blood, Red cells, white cells, and platelets which are made in the marrow of bones
Hematologic (Hemic) System
Red cells (erythrocytes)
contain hemoglobin that enables the cells to pick up and deliver oxygen to all parts of the body
contain hemoglobin that enables the cells to pick up and deliver oxygen to all parts of the body
Red cells (erythrocytes)
White cells (leukocytes)
are the body’s primary defense against infection
are the body’s primary defense against infection
White cells (leukocytes)
Plasma
pale yellow mixture of water, proteins, and salts, and acts as carrier for blood cells, nutrients, enzymes, and hormones
pale yellow mixture of water, proteins, and salts, and acts as carrier for blood cells, nutrients, enzymes, and hormones
Plasma