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1
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Blood = ______ + ______

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Plasma + Cells

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2
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Plasma is composed of _______.

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organic + inorganic substances (including proteins) dissolved in water

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3
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Cells in the blood include _____.

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WBCs, RBCs, and platelets

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4
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Plasma is about _______ water.

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90%

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5
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________ make up most of the solute weight of the plasma.

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Dissolved proteins

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Examples of proteins in plasma include _________ (3 of them).

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Albumins
Globulins
Fibrinogen

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7
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Plasma is a _________. (Primary Function)

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Transporter

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8
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Hematopoiesis is the _________.

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Production of blood cells.

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9
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Hematopoiesis occurs in the ________.

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Bone marrow

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10
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Hematopoiesis produces a ________ first, which then divides into ______ and _______ cells.

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  1. Pluripotent stem cell
  2. Lymphoid
  3. Myeloid
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Lymphoid cells mature into ________.

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Lymphocytes

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12
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Myeloid cells mature into _______ (3 Cells).

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  1. Erythrocytes
  2. Leukocytes
  3. Platelets
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13
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All blood cells originate from ________.

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Pluripotent stem cells

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14
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What is unique about a RBC’s shape? What does this increase?

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They are a biconcave disc, which increases their surface area and makes them flexible

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What is the primary function of a erythrocyte?

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Oxyegn/Carbon Dioxide transporter.

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16
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Do erythrocytes have a nucleus or mitochondria?

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No

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17
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Can erythrocytes preform mitosis or aerobic respiration?

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No

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18
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What molecule does erythrocytes carrying that contributes to the pH of blood?

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Carbonic anhydrase

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19
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What is the lifespan of an erythrocyte?

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80-120 days (00 day average)

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20
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Platelets are _____ shaped.

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Irregularly

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21
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The life span of a platelet is ______ days.

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8-11

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22
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The primary functions of a platelets are to aid in _______.

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Hemostasis following vascular injury, and coagulation/clot formation

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23
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What are the 3 requirements form RBC production?

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  1. Iron
  2. Folic acid/Vitamin B12
  3. EPO
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24
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What does EPO stand for?

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Erythropoetin

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Hgb is a ____ piece molecule with _____ incorporated into its structure at _____ different sites.
1. 4 2. Fe++ 3. 4
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Hgb helps RBCs carry ______.
O2
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In tissues that are more acidic, Hgb will hold onto O2 more _______.
Loosely
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In tissues that are more basic, Hgb will hold onto O2 more ________.
Tightly
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Name a scenario in which Hgb would hold onto O2 loosely.
Lactic acid build up in tissues when someone is exercising
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Name a scenario in which Hgb would hang onto O2 tightly.
In a fetus (O2 has a longer way to travel to reach the baby from the mother)
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Oxyhemoglobin is Hgb with ______ binded to it.
O2
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Oxyhemoglobin appears _______ in color.
Redder
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Deoxyhemoglobin is Hgb ________ O2 binded to it.
Without
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The color change in hgb once O2 binds to it is due to its change is shape, also called its ____________.
Confirmation
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CO binds ______ tighter to Hgb than O2
100x
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CO poisoned blood appears ______, similar to arterial blood.
redder
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Why do people die of CO poisoning?
CO bonded to Hgb prevents O2 from bonding and reaching our cells
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What is erythropoetin?
A hormone that stimulates the production of erythrocytes - (more cells down the line)
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Where is erythropoetin produced?
In the cortex of the kidneys
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What increases the production of EPO?
The detection of low 02 concentrations in the blood (Hypoxia)
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EPO is often given to __________ patients, as __________ can kill off RBCs. (Same word twice)
Chemotherapy
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Reticulocytes and nucleated RBCs are _______ forms of RBCs.
immature
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What conditions cause bone marrow to push immature RBCs out early? (Two)
1. Anemia | 2. Cancer
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Iron is transported in the blood while bound to ________.
Transferrin
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Iron is stored bound to ___________ in the liver, spleen, and small intestines .
Ferritin
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Polycythemia means......
Too many cells
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Anemia means......
Too few RBCs/Too little Hgb
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The clotting cascade is made up of what two pathways?
Extrinsic and Intrinsic
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The extrinsic pathway is triggered by _______.
Vessel damage
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The Intrinsic Pathway is also triggered by ______, but is less common and much slower.
Vessel damage
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The extrinsic pathway is started when factor _____ is exposed to _______.
7 | Tissue Factor
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The intrinsic pathway is initiated through ________ _________.
Contact activation
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Name an example of something that would initiate the intrinsic pathway other than vessel damage.
Exposure to glass test tube
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Write the Extrinsic pathway.
Trigger --> 7 (7a) --> 9 (9a) --> 10 (10a) --> 2(prothrombin) to 2a (thrombin) --> 1 (Fibrogen) to 1a (fibrin)
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Write the intrinsic pathway
Trigger --> 12 (12a) --> 11 (11a) --> 9 (9a) --> 10 (10a) --> 2(prothrombin) to 2a (thrombin) --> 1 (Fibrogen) to 1a (fibrin)
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What two factors are involved in both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways.
9 (9a) and 10 (10a)
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Factors 5 and 8 are both ______ in the intrinsic pathway
Amplifiers
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Factor 13 is a _______.
Clot stabilizer
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Clotting factors are made in the _____ and are secreted into the blood in their _______ forms.
Liver | Inactive
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Plasma without clotting factors is called ______.
Serum
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Patients with factor disorders are treated with _______.
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
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When protein C is activated it turns off what?
The amplification of Factor 5 and 8
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Protein C greatly _____ the ____ process.
slows | clotting
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If a person has a Protein C deficiency they are often in a ____________ state.
Hypercoaguable
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Vitamin K Deficiencies _________ the synthesis of clotting factors.
decrease
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Heparin is an anticoagulant that __________ antihrombin III and _______ the intrinsic pathway.
enhances | inhibits
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Activated platelets produce _______.
TXA2
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TXA2 acts as a _________ and __________.
Platelet aggregator and vasoconstrictor
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Tissue plasminogen activator is used to ___________ clots.
dissolve
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An embolus is a clot that is ______ in the blood.
free-floating
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A thrombus is a clot that is ________ in the blood.
Stationary
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Name two types of emboli.
Pulmonary Emboli | Cerebral Emboli

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