Blood Flashcards
1
Q
blood and formed elements
A
- blood is the fluid tissue of the body
- 55% liquid plasma
- 45% formed elements (cells)
2
Q
hematopoiesis
A
- blood cells are produced int he red bone marrow through a process called hematopoiesis
3
Q
erythrocytes
A
red blood cells, no nucleus
4
Q
leukocytes
A
white blood cells, 5 different types
5
Q
thrombocytes
A
platelets, part of clotting system
6
Q
blood cells made in
A
red bone marrow
