Renal Flashcards
1
Q
Blood
A
Distribution of nutrients Transport Oxygen and CO2 and hormones Temp regulation pH control Clotting Immune system
2
Q
Erythrocytes
A
Biconcave
Non-nucleated
Hemoglobin
RBC
3
Q
Leukocyte
A
WBC
4
Q
Hematopoiesis
A
Formation of blood cells
5
Q
Erythropoiesis
A
Produced by kidney when Oxygen is low
Stimulates production of stem cells
6
Q
Thrombocytes
A
Platelets
Anuclear cell fragments
Blood coagulation
7
Q
Granulocytes
A
Neutrophils (bacterial)
Basophils (allergy)
Eosinophils (parasite)
8
Q
Agranulocytes
A
Lymphocytes (viral)
Monocytes
9
Q
Clot Activation
A
Blood vessels are lined with epithelial cells
Damage to these causes clots
10
Q
Warfarin
A
Anticoagulant
Vitamin K given to increase clotting factors
