Test 1: Blood, Heart, Circulation Flashcards
Vitamen K is essential for what blood function
blood clotting
Put the following events in order: platelet aggregation, platelet adhesion, clot formation, vasoconstriction
vasoconstriction, platelet adhesion, platelet aggregation, clot formation
list the 3 types of granulocytes
neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil
what is the function of a neutrophil
phagocytes, “first responders”, go after bacteria
what is the function of a basophil
intensify inflammation and allergic reaction
what chemicals do basophils release
histamine, heparin, leukotrienes, prostaglandins
what is the function of an eosinophil
combat parasitic worms & release anti-inflammatory chemicals
which is the most numerous type of granulocyte
neutrophil
list the 2 types and 3 sub types of agranulocytes
monocyte, lymphocyte, B-lymphocyte, T-lymphocyte, Natural Killer
what is the function of the monocyte
destroys invaders and damaged cells
what is the function of the lymphocyte
produce antibodies and provide immunity
what is the function of the B lymphocyte
attack bacteria and their toxins
what is the function of the T lymphocyte
attacks viruses, fungi, cancer, transplanted cells and bacteria
where do T lymphocytes come from
the thymus
list the events of clot formation
vasospasm > vasoconstriction > platelet plug formation= (platelet adhesion > platelet aggregation > platelet plug formation)
what ion within hemoglobin binds with oxygen
iron, FE++
list the cells of erythropoiesis in order
hemocytoblast > proerythroblast > erythroblast > normoblast > reticulocyte > erythrocyte
list the cells of leukopoiesis for monocytes in order
hemocytoblast > monoblast > promonocyte > monocyte
list the cells of leukopoiesis for lymphocytes in order
hemocytoblast > lymphoblast > prolymphocyte > lymphocyte > B cell or T cell or Natural Killer
list the cells of leukopoiesis for eosinophil in order
hemocytoblast > myeloblast > promyelocyte > myelocyte > eosinophilic > band cell > eosinophil
list the cells of leukopoiesis for basophil in order
hemocytoblast > myeloblast > promyelocyte > myelocyte > basophilic myelocyte> band cell > basophil
list the cells of leukopoiesis for neutrophil in order
hemocytoblast > myeloblast > promyelocyte > myelocyte > neutophilic myelocyte> band cell > neutrophil
list the cells of platelet formation in order
hemocytoblast > megakaryoblast > promegakaryocyte > megakaryocyte- ruptures and produces cell fragments called platelets
describe the structure of a RBC
biconcave flexible disc
what is the normal RBC count for males
4.7-6.1 million/mm3
what is the normal RBC count for females
4.2-5.4 million/mm3
what is the normal RBC count for children
4.6-4.8 million/mm3
how long do most RBC live
120 days
how many RBC are produced per second
2 million
what stimulates RBC production
erythropoietin
what stimulates WBC production
interlukins & colony stimulating factors
what stimulates platelet production
thrombopoietin
define platelet aggregation
the sticking of platelets to already present platelets
define platelet adhesion
initial sticking of platelets to the wound
what are the functions of blood
transport nutrients and waste, regulate pH and temp, protect from blood loss and foreign invasion
list the 4 ABO blood groups
A, B, AB, O
what antigen does type A blood have
A
what antibody does type A blood have
B
what antigen does type B blood have
B
what type of antibody does type B blood have
A
what type of antigen does type AB blood have
A & B
what type of antibodies does type AB blood have
none
what type of antigen does type O blood have
none
what type of antibodies does type O blood have
A & B
what types can receive blood from type A
A & AB
what types can receive blood from type B
B & AB
what types can receive blood from type AB
AB
what types can receive blood from type O
A, B, AB, & O
what blood type can type A receive
A & O
what blood type can type B receive
B & O
what blood type can type AB receive
A, B, AB & O
what blood type can type O receive
O
describe anemia
decreased ability to carry oxygen
what causes aplastic anemia
results from faulty bone marrow
describe pernicious anemia
decreased B12
what causes hemolytic anemia
RBC destruction usually from bacterial infections
what causes hemorrhagic anemia
results from blood loss
what are the results of iron deficiency anemia
results in microcytes-look like RBC but smaller
describe sickle-cell anemia
causes one globin chain to become rigid
describe thalassemia
Mediterranean version, resulting from absent or faulty globin chain
describe polycythemia
increased RBC count
describe primary polycythemia
result of a disease state
what can cause secondary polycythemia
natural response to exercise
describe leukopenia
decreased WBC count
describe leukocytosis
increased WBC count
describe infectious mononucleosis (mono)
infection of B cells caused by epstein-barr virus
describe leukemia
cancerous conditions involving WBC
describe thrombus
a clot in a healthy vessel
describe embolus
a thrombus that has broken free and entered circulation
describe embolism
an embolus that becomes trapped in another vessel
describe hemophilia
inability of blood to clot properly
describe thrombocytopenia
decreased platelet production
mast cells are similar to what WBC
basophil
plasma cells are derived from what WBC
B lymphocytes
macrophage are derived from what WBC
monocytes, once they enter tissue
Name the 3 layers of the heart from inside to outside
endocardium, myocardium, epicardium
what tissue type makes up the epicardium
connective tissue
what tissue type makes up the myocardium
cardiac muscle