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16 Cards in this Set
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hemoglobin molecule can carry how many oxygen molecules
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4
has for "heme" groups that can carry 1 o2 molecule each |
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buffy coat
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gray layer contains WBC's and platelets
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average size of a RBC
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7-8 micrometers
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count
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serum
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is plasma minus the clotting factors, is a clear fluid
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anemia
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not enough red blood cells
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polycycthemia
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too many RBC's
abnormally high hematocrit |
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Variation in WBC Count
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too many: Leukocytosis
too few: leukopenia |
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Variation in Platelet Counts
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too many: Thrombocytosis
too few: Thrombocytopenia |
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aldosterone
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secreted by the adrenal cortex
stimulates reabsorption of sodium ions and water from the kidneys |
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average platelet size
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160 micrometers
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lifespan of platelets
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12 days
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gray matter
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bunches of unmyelinated axons and cell bodies, dendrites
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white matter
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axons running between different parts of the CNS
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hyperthyroid
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not enough Thyroid Hormone is produced to regulate metablosim
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hyperthyroidism
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overabundance of Thyroid Hormone
caused by: Graves Disease- body attacks the thyroid gland that in turn makes more TH to fight off the attack |
