Lab Practical 1 Flashcards
A stem cell that all formed elements are derived from.
Hemocytoblast
A hormone secreted by kidneys that initiates erythropoiesis.
Erythropoietin
Soluble precursor of fibrin.
Fibrinogen
Abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood.
Hypoxemia
Major influence on blood pressure and blood volume.
Sodium Ions
Protein that transports iron in the blood.
Transferrin
Plasma without the clotting proteins.
Blood Serum
Monocytes that have migrated into the tissues.
Macrophages
Made up of leukocytes and platelets.
Buffy Coat
Cells that platelets arise from.
Megakaryocyte
Another name for white blood cells.
Leukocytes
Percentage of whole blood that is in red blood cells.(test)
Hematocrit
The matrix of blood.
Plasma
Pigment from the break down of hemoglobin that gives urine its color.
Urochrome
The study of blood.
Hematology
White blood cell that releases histamine and heparine.
Basophil
What are the 3 granulocytes?
Neutrophil, Eosiniphil, and Basophils
What are the 2 agranulocytes?
Monocytes and Lymphocytes
What is the LUPP sound?
The closing of your AV valves.
What is the DUPP sound?
The closing of your semilunar valves.
What is bradycardia?
When your heart is below 60 beats per minute.
What is trachycardia?
When your heart is above 100 beats per minute.
When a valve is defective and sounds like a gurgle.
Murmur
When the heart CONTRACTS.
Systole