NU-110 Flashcards
What are the four blood types?
A , B, AB, O
What is the name of the substance capable of activating an immune response?
Antigens
What is it called when blood is donated from one individual to another?
Transfusion
What is it called when blood is donated from one individual to another?
Transfusion
Antibodies that recognize red cell antigens are known as…
Agglutinins
When cells rupture and release their hemoglobin. That process is called
Hemolysis
People with type O blood are called
Universal donors
Another name for RH factor
Rhesus monkeys
Prothrombinase converts prothrombin in the blood to…
And what is needed for this step?
Thrombin
Calcium
Activated platelets become sticky and adhere to the defect to form a..
Temporary plug
Platelet plug
Reduces blood flow and loss from the defect in the vessel
Vasoconstriction
Contraction
When monocytes enter the tissues they enlarge and mature into…
Macrophages
The smallest of all the formed elements
Blood platelets
Thrombocytes
Anion
Negativity charged ion
What is metabolic building of simple substances called
Anabolism
Building block of protein
Amino acid
Substance that can release a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water
Acid
Another way to say “Potential energy”
Stored energy
Describe radiant energy
Waves traveling through space
The name for energy of movement
Kinetic energy
What is the name for synthesis reactions
Anabolism
Complex substances that are broken down into simpler components
Catbolism
The ______ bond holds together the amino acids of the proteins
Peptide
What are the 4 main components of protein
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen