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3 General functions of blood |
Transportation, regulation, protection |
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Blood is made up of 55%___ and 45%___ ______. |
Plasma, formed elements |
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Of the blood cells... 55% are____ blood cells 0.5% are___ blood cells 0.5% are______ |
Red, white, platelets |
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What is hematopoiesis? |
Blood cell formation |
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What controls when more red and white blood cells are made? |
Controlled by negative feedback loops; regulated by number of RBCs and platelets in circulation, number of WBCs based on response to invading pathogens |
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Function of red blood cells |
Transport oxygen through the blood |
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Scientific term for red blood cell |
Erythrocytes |
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Function of platelets |
Needed for blood clotting |
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Scientific term for platelets |
Thrombocytes |
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General function of all white blood cells |
Combat invades by immune responses |
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Scientific term for white blood cells |
Leukocytes |
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Neutrophils |
First to site of infection; phagocytize bacteria |
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Monocytes |
Take longer but arrive in large numbers; phagocytize bacteria |