MOD 4 - Hematology, Immunity/HIV Flashcards
Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
Erythrocytes (RBC)
Protect against infection
Leukocytes (WBC)
Participate in clotting blood
Platelets (thrombocytes)
What are the three blood cells?
Erythrocytes (RBC)
Leukocytes (WBC)
Platelets (thrombocytes)
What is the name of the plasma component
Water
Circulates blood cells and noncellular components
Contributes to blood pressure
Relocates to other fluid compartments as needed
Water
Plasma Proteins
Albumin
Fibrinogen
Globulin
Clotting Factors
Affects intravascular osmotic pressure
Albumin
Plasma protein that participates in clotting blood
Fibrinogen
Carries other protein substances
Globulin
Convert a loose blood clot to a stabilized blood clot
Clotting factor
Nutrients of blood components
Glucose
Amini acids
Lipids
Vitamins
Electrolytes
Hormones
Wastes(carbon dioxide, drug metabolites
Provides a source of immediate energy
Glucose
Provide components for cell growth and repair
Amino Acids
A reserve for cellular energy in the absence of glucose
Lipids
Participate in essential physiologic functions
Vitamins
Facilitate a variety of biochemical actions
Electrolytes
Perform multiple endocrine functions.
Hormones
Prevent toxicity when biotransformed and excreted
Waste(carbon dioxide, drug metabolites)
Anemia S/S (inadequate RBC Volume)
Orthostatic hypotension
Thready pulses
Oliguria
Heart Murmur
Normal range RBC count for Men
4.6-6.2 (million/mm3)
Normal range RBC count for Women
4.2-5.4 (million/mm3)
Normal range WBC count for Men
5,000-13,000 (per mm3)