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14 Cards in this Set
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What are the three functions of blood?
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Transport, Regulation, Defense Mediator
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What is the main function of blood?
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Homeostasis
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What does blood transport?
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O2, nutrients, hormones, waste products of cell metabolism, white blood cells, platelets.
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What does blood regulate?
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Body temperature, pH (7.4), tissue fluids (hemoconcentration, hemodilution)
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What does blood defend?
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Phagocytosis, clotting (13 factors ... !), innate / acquired immune systems.
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Erythrocytes are?
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Red Blood Cells
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Leucocytes are?
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White Blood Cells
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Thrombocytes are?
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Platelets
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What is Haematopoiesis?
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Blood Cell Production
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Red marrow becomes what color with age?
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Yellow
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What is the blood volume calculation?
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7% X body weight in kgs = volume in liters
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What is the amount of blood loss possible before risking terminal hypovolemic shock?
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25%
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What are the two types of immune system response?
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Non specific and Specific (learned response).
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What are the two types of immunization?
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Passive and Active
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