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
When the heart RELAXES.
Diastole
This machine tells you if your white blood cell count is off.
Hemocytometer
This test shows you which specific white blood cell has a problem. (blood slide)
Differential Count
All hormones go into the _____.
Blood
If your blood is DARK you are _________.
Dehydrated
A normal heartbeat generated by the SA node of the heart.
Sinus Rhythm
Coronary vessel that supplies blood to the left atrium and posterior left ventricle.
Circumflex Artery
Listening to sounds made by the body.
Auscultation.
Lack of blood flow to the heart muscle that causes tissue death.
Myocardial Infarction
Another name for the bicuspid valve.
Mitral Valve
Another name for the visceral pericardium.
Epicardium.
Large vessel that all coronary circulation drain into.
Coronary Sinus
Study of the heart and its disorders.
Cardiology
Thick connections that join monocytes end to end.
Intercalated Discs
Layer of the heart composed of cardiac muscle.
Myocardium
The “pacemaker” that initiates each heartbeat.
SA Node
Valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.
Tricuspid Valve
Pulmonary ARTERIES are what color?
Blue
Pulmonary VEINS are what color?
Red
The interventricular septum is a layer of what?
Muscle
What are your AV valves?
Tricuspid and Bicuspid Valves
These “strings” prevent back flow in the heart.
Tendinous Strings
Mounds of muscle that tendinous cords anchor to.
Papillary Muscle
What are your semilunar valves?
Pulmonary and Aortic
Arteries are ______.
Thick
Veins are ____.
Thin