Chapter 19: Blood
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Transport, Protection, and Regulation | Functions of the circulatory system. |
| 4 to 6 liters | Adults have generally this much blood. |
| Blood Plasma | This is the matrix of blood. |
| Formed Elements | The cells and cell fragments of the blood. |
| Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Leukocytes | The three types of formed elements |
| Blood Serum and Plasma Proteins | Plasma is made mostly of these two things. |
| Albumin, Globulin, and Fibrinogen | Three major proteins found in blood plasma. |
| Albumin | Smallest and most abundant plasma protein. Helps contribute to viscosity and osmolarity of blood. |
| Alpha, Beta, and Gamma | Three types of globulins. |
| Globulins | This plasma protein helps with solute transport clotting and immunity. |
| Fibrinogen | This plasma protein forms the framework of a blood clot. |
| The Liver | Produces the majority of plasma proteins. |
| Transport CO2 and O2 | Functions of RBC's |
| Mitochondria; Nucleus | RBC's lack ___________ and a _________. |
| Globin; Heme | Hemoglobin is made up of 4 __________ groups (2 alpha; 2 beta) and 4 _________ groups. |
| Hemopoiesis | The production of blood. |
| A, AB, B, and O | Blood Types. |
| PPSC---CFU---Erythroblast---Reticulocyte---Erythrocyte | The Erythrocyte Life Cycle. |
| Protect Against Pathogens | Function of WBC's. |
| Granulocytes and Agranulocytes | Two types of leukocytes. |
| Neutrophils, Eosinophils, and Basophils | Types of granulocytes. |
| Neutrophils | Most abundant WBC's. |
| Basophils | Rarest type of WBC's; secrete histamine and heparin. |
| Monocytes and Lymphocytes | Types of agranulocytes. |
| Monocytes | Largest type of WBC's; macrophages. |
| Lymphocytes | Second most abundant WBC's. |
| Megakarocytes | Platelets come from these. |
| Help with Blood Clotting and Hemostasis (Bleeding) | Functions of platelets. |
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