Blood Flashcards
(44 cards)
WBC count
5,000/ 10,000 per cubic mm
Functions of blood
Transportation protection regulation
Damaged RBCs are destroyed by
Phagocytosis
5 types of WBCs
Lymphocytes Eosinophils neutrophils monocytes basophils
2 characteristics of platelets
Aggragation adhesion
Average adult contains how many pints of blood
10-12
Body replaces lost fluid within approx how many hrs
24-48
Most blood cells originate in
Red marrow & lymph tissue
Clear straw fluid cells are removed
Plasma
Bivonclaved disc shaped with thin center and no nucleus
Red blood cells
RBCs are _ when carrying o2 & _ when it’s released
Oxyhemoglobin deoxyhemagolbin
Number of _determines the bloods O2 carrying capacity
RBCs
Lifespan of erthocytes (RBCs)
120 days
The hormone contained in liver & kidneys controls RBC production
Erythropoietin
More than normal WBC
Leukocytosis
Less than normal WBC
Leukopenia
Platelets essential for
Clotting blood
2 substances produced basophils
Heparin& histimine
Test to measure Fe in blood
Hemoglobin
HCT
hematocrin
Blood relationship circulation
Vital to transport of substances between cells & external environment
WBCs that are the most mobile & phagocytic
Monocytes neturophils
Basic event in coagulation:
Conversion of fibrinogen into fiber
Damaged RBCs are destroyed by
Phagocytosis