Chapter 19 The Blood
Hematocrit
Substances in Blood Plasma Water Albumins Globulins Fibrinogen Electrolytes Nutrients Gases Regulatory substances Waste products
Red Blood Cell Production Terms Hemopoiesis Erythropoietin – secreted by kidneys Erythropoiesis Hypoxia Polycythemia
Hemoglobin
RBC Regulation
Types of WBC’s Granular and Agranular
Functions of WBC’s Neutrophils – Phagocytosis using lysozymes, defensins, and oxidants. Eosinophils - destroy parasites and combat histamines. Basophils – release heparin, histamine, and serotonin. Monocytes – Phagocytosis, clean cellular debris. Lymphocytes – B-cells, T-cells and NK-cells.
Diapedesis of WBC’s
WBC Terms Leukocytosis – above normal Leukopenia – below normal Phagocytosis Differential count
Platelet Plug
Blood clot
Platelet Terms Thrombopoietin Thrombocyte Hemostasis Anticoagulants (Heparin & Warfarin) Thrombus Embolus Thrombocytopenia
Clotting cascade
Blood Types
Rh Factor
Anemias Iron deficiency Pernicious ( Low B 12 ) Hemorrhagic Hemolytic Thalassemia Aplastic (loss of marrow)
Sickle Cell
Words to Know Hemophilia Leukemia Autologous transfusion Cyanosis Hemochromatosis Jaundice Septicemia