Hematology Flashcards
Erythrocytes are also known as?
RBC’s
What do erythrocytes do?
Carry oxygen to cells on hemoglobin and move carbon dioxide back to the lungs, which is then expelled by exhalation
What is hemoglobin?
the oxygen carrying component of RBC’s
Which blood type has no antigens?
Type O
Who is the universal donor?
O negative
Who is the universal receiver?
AB postive
Type O can receive which blood type?
O only
Type A can receive which blood type?
A or O
Type B can receive which blood type?
B or O
Leukocytosis is also known as what?
White blood cells
When would there be an increase in white blood cells?
inflammation and/or infection
An increase in neutrophils suggest what type of infection?
Bacterial or fungal
An increase in lymphocytes suggest what type of infection?
viral or a tumor
An increase in eosinophils suggest what type of infection?
allergies
Name two types of plasma proteins and what they do
albumin and globulins; assess nutritional status
What are platelets essential for?
Clotting
