Week 4 Lecture Flashcards
what are the important functions of the cardiovascular system
transport
stabilization of body temp
prevention of the loss of body fluids via clotting
stabilization of pH and electrolyte balance
what two examples of fluid connective tissue are relevant to the cardiovascular system?
Blood and lymph
What happens when someone has hypovolemic, Normovolemic, or Hypervolemic blood categorization?
hypovolemic - low blood volume
normovolemic - normal blood volumes
hypervolemic - excessive blood volumes
what are the main functions of the blood
transport oxygen and nutrients, remove waste products, regulate body temperature, maintain fluid balance, provide immunity, and facilitate clotting.
what is phlebotomy?
method of blood collection
what is the makeup of blood?
55% plasma
42% RBCs
<1% WBCs
what is the makeup of plasma?
92% water
7% plasma proteins (albumins, globulins etc.)
<1% other solutes
what are the main cellular components of blood?
red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
Why does the surface of blood need surface antigens?
to determine an individual’s blood type
what is an antigen?
a foreign molecule that triggers an immune response when recognized by the immune system. The immune response helps to neutralize the antigen and protect the body from harm.
which blood type is the universal donor?
blood type O
which blood type is the universal recipient
blood type AB
what blood type can a type A donor give and receive?
donate: A, AB
receive: A, O
what blood type can a type B donor give and receive?
donate: B, AB
receive: B, O
what blood type can a type AB donor give and receive?
Donate: AB
receive: AB, O