Physiology 2: VII & VIII Flashcards
1
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Functions of Blood
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- Transports nutrients, O2, CO2, wastes, and hormones
- Maintains interstitial fluid stability
- Distributes heat
2
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RBC Function
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Carry 02/Hemoglobin
3
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WBC Function
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Protect Against Infection
4
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Platelets Function
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Blood Clotting
5
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Origin of Blood Cells
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Red Bone Marrow
6
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Hormone that Stimulates Erythropoisesis
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Erythropoietin
7
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Origin of Erythropoietin
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Kidneys and Liver
8
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Where Damaged RBCs are Removed
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Liver and Spleen
9
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Most Numerous WBCs
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Neutrophils
10
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WBCs that moderate allergic reactions
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Eosinophils
11
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WBCs that release heparin and histamine
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Basophils
12
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Largest WBC
It becomes a macrophage when it exits the blood
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Monocytes
13
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WBCs that provide immunity
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Lymphocytes (T-Cells and B-Cells)
14
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Most common plasma protein
Regulates osmotic pressure
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Albumin
15
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Antigen of A Blood Type
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A Antigen
