Quiz 5 Flashcards
What is the components of erythrocytes?
4 heme, 4 globin, 4 iron
Transport gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) through the bloodstream to target tissues
Erythrocytes
Eliminate the body of pathogens
leukocytes
speckles
granulocyte
lacks speckles
agranulocyte
What are the 3 leukocytes that have granules?
eosinophil, neutrophil, basophil
What 2 leukocytes have no granules?
lymphocyte, monocyte
initiate the process of blood clotting
platelet
what are platelets derived from?
megakaryocyte
what are the 3 components of plasma?
electrolytes, water, proteins
bind/transport water and insoluble molecules
Globulin, albumin
precursor for blood clot formation; scabs
fibrinogen
matrix of blood consisting of water, proteins, nutrients, electrolytes, nitrogenous wastes, hormones and gases
plasma
What is the buffy coat made of?
WBC, platelets
What is the hematocrit for men
42-52%