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What are the functions of the blood? |
Transportation of O2 Regulation of body temperature Protection against infection |
There are 3 |
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The blood is composed of 2 parts- what are they? |
Plasma & Serum (formed elements) |
One starts with a “P” & The second starts with an “S” |
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Platelets are also known as what? |
Thrombocytes |
This helps protect the body from bleeding |
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What is the process of cell formation called? |
Hemopoieses |
2 types of this are red bone marrow & lymphatic tissue |
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What is blood formation in the red bone marrow called? |
Myeloid Hemopoiesis |
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What is the blood formation in the lymphatic tissue called? |
Lymphatic Hemopoiesis |
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Depression of __________ can lead to anemia |
Bone marrow |
This is called myelosuppression |
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Name 4 types of people that are at risk of anemia |
Poor people Pregnant women Women Gastric bypass patients |
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≈ How long does an RBC last in the body |
≈ 120 days |
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Two words to describe an erythrocyte |
Donut shaped Flexible |
These are adjectives! |
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What is the name of the lab test that provides info about composition of blood? |
Complete blood count |
C.B.C |
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What is Hemostasis |
The process that stops bleeding |
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The name of the medical condition where the body cannot clot blood & can cause someone to bleed severely |
Hemophilia |
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Word used to describe blood clotting |
Coagulation |
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What is given for coagulation? |
Anticoagulant medication which is a.k.a a blood thinner |
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What is the term used to describe the overproduction of RBC’S in the bone marrow |
Polycythemia Vera |
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