hemotologic and lymphatic system Flashcards
What are the 3 functions of the hematologic system?
transportation, regulation and protection
What are the formed elements in the blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Where in the blood do you find clotting factors?
plasma
Which plasma group provides thickness to circulating blood volume?
Albumin
What is considered to be the first line of defense against bacteria and also defend against fungi, in some measure?
Neutrophils
What allows blood to be oxygenated for distribution in the systemic circulation?
Pulmonary circulation
What is the name of the ductless gland in the upper chest, under the sternum?
Thymus
What is the thin, watery, colorless liquid that enters lymphatic conduits through ISF?
Lymph
What is the name of the segment between two valves which can move or stop the flow of lymph?
Lymphangion
What are the smallest and most numerous of the agranular WBC’s (20-43%)
Lymphocytes
T.O. CO2
Carbon dioxide
T.O. O2
Oxygen
T.O. ERV
Expiratory reserve volume
T.O. FRC
Functional residual capacity