Chapter 14 Test Review Flashcards
Name the two types of cells whose main function is phagocytic activity
Neutrophils monocytes
What is the straw-colored liquid that remains when formed elements are removed from blood?
Plasma
Name some materials that blood carries
Oxygen Carbon dioxide Nutrients Wastes Heat Hormones
List 3 functions of the blood
Transpiration, regulation,protections
Blood proteins account for what percent of the plasma?
7%
The most common blood protein
Albumins
Blood is approximately what % plasma?
55%
Plasma is composed of about what % water?
91.5%
The process of ingesting and destroying bacterial cells
Phagocytosis
An immature red blood cell
Reticluycle
About how many RBC’s does the average person have per uL of blood?
5million
An inherited defect most common in African Americans that results in red blood cells that are distorted
Sickle cell disease
Appendicitis or an acute infection will cause a rapid increase in which type of WBC?
Neutrophils
Which leukocytes are agranulocytes?
Lymphocytes, monocytes
Which leukocytes are granular leukocytes
Neutrophils, postiophils, basophils
Which leukocytes develop into cells which produce antibodies?
Lymphocytes
What is the average leukocyte count per uL of blood?
5-10,000
What is the average number of platelets circulating per uL of blood?
250,000-400,000
Fibrinogen and prothrombin are blood proteins necessary for this purpose
Blood clotting
In blood clotting, thrombin converts fibrinogen to this substance
Fibrin
If blood vessel cells are damaged they trigger formation of this enzyme in clotting’s 1st stage
Formation of prothrombinage
What is the process of dissolving small inappropriate clots called?
Fibrinoysis
What is the effect of heparin and coumadin on blood clotting?
Inhibit (slow)
What is the condition that causes the accumulation of fatty substances which cause rough spots on vessel walls?
Alherosclerosis