Blood

Question 1

Test

Answer 1

• Complete blood count (CBC)& Differential
• Platelet count
• Prothrombin time (PT/INR) & Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT)
• Iron and Total iron binding capacity studies
• Vit B12
• ABO (blood group) and Rh factor
• Blood group antibody test
• Reticulocyte count
• RBC Electrophoresis
• Blood test for various cancer
• Various Chemistries and Microbiology tests

Question 2

What is the Function of the Blood?

Answer 2

• Transport (O2/CO2/Nutrients/Waste/Hormones)
• Protection (WBC/Platelets/Antibodies
• Regulation (Water/Acid/Base/Heat)

Question 3

Major Components in Blood

Answer 3

• Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cells
• Leukocytes: White Blood Cells
• Thrombocytes: Platelets/Blood Clot
• Plasma: Liquid Portion of the Blood

Question 4

Constituents of Plasma

Answer 4

• 90% of Water
• Liquid Portion of the Blood
• Contains Protein, Nutrients, Gases, Electrolytes, Waste
• Proteins: Albumin, Globulin, and Fibrinogen

Question 5

Structure/ Function of Red Blood Cells

Answer 5

• Small Cells; Biconcave Shape; No Nucleus; 7.5 x 10^12: Reproduces
• Carries Oxygen to cells and Carbon Dioxide to the Lungs

Question 6

Function of the White Blood Cells

Answer 6

• Fights Infections by Attacking Bacteria, Viruses, and Germs that Invade the Body

Question 7

Various Types of White Blood Cells and Their Function

Answer 7

Neutrophil: 60%; have a Nucleus; Destruction of Bateria
Eosinophil: 3%; Involved in Allergic Reactions and Parasitic Infection
Basophil: 1%; Involved in Hypersensitivity Reaction
Monocyte: 8%; Largest Type; Agranular Cytoplasm
Lymhocyte: 30%; Cell-Mediated; Antibody-Mediated Immune Response

Question 8

Function of the Platelets

Answer 8

Blood Clotting

Question 9

Process of Inflammation

Answer 9

Tissues are Injured by Bacteria, Trauma, Toxins, Heat, or Any Other Cause

Question 10

Process of Coagulation

Answer 10

Plasma Protein Fibrinogen is Converted to Fibrin, Creating a Mesh Web that Entraps Blood Cells and Platelets and Stops Bleeding until it Repairs