Overview of the Hematologic System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average volume of blood in the human body?
A
Five to seven percent of the total body weight.
2
Q
What are the 3 main blood types?
A
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets
3
Q
Together, all 3 blood types are called the ____
A
Formed elements of blood
4
Q
Blood cells are produced in the ____
A
Bone marrow
5
Q
The process of formation of blood cells is called____
A
Hematopoiesis
6
Q
The basic foundation of blood is
A
Plasma
7
Q
Plasma
A
Mostly made of water, but also of other particles
