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Cardiovascular System Chapter 13

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Arteries carry   oxygenated (O2) blood  
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Arterioles refer to   small arteries  
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Veins carry   deoxygenated blood-contains carbon dioxide(CO2)  
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Venules refer to   small veins  
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Capillaries refer to   microscopic (smallest of) arteries & veins  
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Vasodilation refers to   increased diameter of arteries  
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Vasoconstriction refers to   decreased diameter of arteries  
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vasodilation will cause   hypotension(low blood pressure)  
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vasoconstriction will cause   hypertension(high blood pressure)  
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the body cavity where the heart is housed is called the   thoracic cavity  
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The region directly between the sternum & vertebrae(lateral/side view) is called the   mediastinum  
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The pericardium refers to the   membranous sac around the heart  
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The epicardium refers to the   outer layer of the heart  
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The myocardium refers to the   muscle layer of the heart  
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The endocardium refers to the   inner layer of the heart  
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the chambers of the heart are separated by walls called   septa(plural) septum(singular)  
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Deoxygenated blood(CO2) is returned to the heart via the   venae cavae(plural) (superior & inferior)  
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The superior & inferior venae cavae are the   largest veins in the body  
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The venae cavae(plural) deliver the deoxygenated blood(CO2) to the   right atrium/superior right chamber of the heart  
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From the Right Atrium the deoxygenated blood(CO2) moves through the   tricuspid (3 flaps) valve  
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The tricuspid valve allows the deoxygenated blood(CO2) to enter the   right ventricle/inferior right chamber of the heart  
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The purpose of the tricuspid valve is to prevent the blood from   regurgitating (reflux)  
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the sound caused by valve regurgitation is called a   murmur (bruit)  
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The right ventricle pumps the deoxygenated(CO2) blood through the   pulmonary trunk  
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the valve at the entrance of the pulmonary trunk is the   pulmonary semilunar valve  
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From the pulmonary semilunar valve the deoxygenated blood(CO2) then enters the   right & left pulmonary arteries  
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The pulmonary arteries carry the deoxygenated blood(CO2) to the   lungs-where respiration takes place(exchange of gases O2&Co2)  
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The oxygenated blood(O2) returns from the lungs throught the   pulmonary veins  
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The pulmonary veins deliver the oxygenated blood(O2) to the   left atrium - superior left chamber of the heart  
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From the left atrium the oxygenated blood (O2) then moves through the   bicuspid valve (AKA Mitral Valve)  
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The bicuspid(mitral) valve allows the O2 blood to enter the   left ventricle - inferior left chamber of the heart  
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The purpose of the bicuspid(mitral) valve is to prevent the blood from   regurgitating (reflux)  
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The left ventricle pumps the oxygenated (O2) blood through the   aortic semilunar valve  
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the aortic semilunar valve allows the oxygenated(O2) blood to enter the   Ascending aorta, then to the Aortic arch, then to the Descending Thoracic Aorta, to the Abdominal Aorta.  
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The aorta branches off into arteries, arterioles, and capillaries that will   distribute the oxygen(O2) to the tissues of the body  
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Strands of tendon that anchor the cusps of the bicuspid(Mitral) and tricuspid valves preventing prolapse(hyperextend) are called   chordae tendineae  
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The Carotid arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   brain  
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The Coronary arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   myocardium  
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The subclavian arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   arms & superior thorax(upper chest)  
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The mesenteric(intestine) arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   intestines  
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the Phrenic arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   diaphragm -main muscle of ventilation(breathing)  
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The abdominal aorta bifurcates(splits into a Y) into the   iliac arteries  
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The Iliac(pelvis/thigh area)arteries deliver oxygenated(O2) blood to the   pelvis & thighs  
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The femoral arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the   legs  
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Other capillaries, venules, and veins will return the deoxygenated(CO2) blood to the   venae cavae and the circuit is complete  
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The Jugulars drain deoxygenated blood from the   head  
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The saphenous veins drain deoxygenated blood from the   legs  
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The saphenous veins are commonly used for   Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts(CABG)  
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Another vessel used for CABG(Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts) is the   Mammary (breast) artery  
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Heart-lung machine   a machine that respirates the blood when the heart is stopped for surgical procedures.  
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C-reactive protein(CRP)   inflammatory indicator & powerful risk factor for heart disease  
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CPK(CK) & LDH (LD)   enzymes(chemicals) in the blood that indicate muscle damage  
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CPK-MB("isoennzymes" or "isos")   very specific enzymes in the blood that indicate cardiac damage  
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The azygos vein drains deoxygenated blood from the   thorax  
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The median cubital(antecubital) veins are commonly used to perform   phlebotomy(veinipuncture)  
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Blood is necessary to   1)transport nutrients& water from the digestive tract to all cells of the body 2)transport waste products from the body's cells to the lungs,sweat glands &kidneys for excretion. 3)transport hormones from endocrine glands to target cells&organs in the body  
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Blood is necessary to continued   4)transport enzymes 2 bodycells in order to regulate chemical processes & reactions.5)Dissipates excess body heat through dilated blood vessels in skin. 6)transport leukocytes & antibodies to defend body against pathogens.  
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Blood is necessary to continued 2   7)helps regulate body pH by transporting buffers&amino acids  
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The nutrients that are in blood include   a.Vitamins & minerals used for Chemical process & reactions b.Carbohydrates used for Energy c.Proteins used for growth & repair d.Fats used for vitamin absorption & cellular wall creation  
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Normal blood pH is   7.35-7.45  
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Blood pH below 7.35 is considered (low breathing, to much CO2)   acidotic(acidosis)  
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Blood pH above 7.45 is considered (fast breathing, to little CO2)   alkalitic(alkaline,alkalosis or basic  
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An average woman has approximately______   5 liters of blood  
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An average man has approximately______   6 liters of blood  
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Whole Blood(WB) is made up of:   1)Erythrocytes AKA red blood cells(RBCs) 2)Leukocytes AKA white blood cells(WBCs) 3)Thrombocytes AKA clot cells or platelets 4)Plasma  
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Erythrocytes are responsible for   respiration - exchange of gases/Carbon dioxide(CO2)& Oxygen(O2)  
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Erythrocytes appear as biconcave disks with edges that are   thicker than the center of the cell  
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Erythrocytes do not have nuclei so they do not have the ability to   divide (replicate)  
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Erythropoiesis means   the formation of erythrocytes and occurs in the red bone marrow AKA myeloid tissue  
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A normal erythrocyte count is   4-6 million/mm3  
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Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the   kidneys & is necessary for erythrocyte development(formation-poietin or poiesis)  
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Erythrocytes live for approximately   120 days(4 month)  
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Erythrocytes die at a rate of   2,000,000/second  
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Hemolysis means   the break up or destruction of blood(RBCs)  
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Bilirubin is   dead, broken up erythrocytes  
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Hyperbilirubinemia means   a blood condition of excessive bilirubin  
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hyperbilirubinemia causes   jaundice or icterus  
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Jaundice or icterus is a   yellowish, orange discoloration to the skin or sclerae  
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Hyperbilirubinemia can be caused by   liver, gall bladder, or pancreatic dysfunction  
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The blood protein found inside RBCs that is necessary for RBCs to carry O2 & CO2 is called   hemoglobin  
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A normal hemoglobin range is   12-17 g/dl  
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The element necessary for healthy hemoglobin is called   iron (Fe)  
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food rich in iron(Fe) include   red meat & dark green leafy vegetables  
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Hematocrit ("crit") is the measure of the   packed cell volume(PCV) which is the percentage of blood that is made up of (attributed) erythocytes(RBCs)  
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H&H stands for   hemoglobin(Hgb) & hematocrit (Hct or"crit")  
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MCH stands for   Mean (way of measuring) Cell Hemoglobin  
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MCHC stands for   Mean (way of measuring) Cell Homoglobin Concentration  
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Anemia refers to   erythrocytopenia (deficiency of erythrocytes(RBCs) and/or a deficiency of hemoglobin  
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Leukocytes are part of your   immune response against foreign proteins (Antigen)  
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A normal leukocyte count is   5,000-11,000 mm3  
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Leukocytosis is an   elevated leukocyte count (WBCs)  
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Infection can cause a leukocytosis of   20,000 mm3  
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Leukopoiesis means   the formation of leukocytes (WBCs) and occurs in the red bone marrow  
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Leukocytes are   a.Monocytes(phagocytes-eating cell), b.Neutrophils(phagocytes), c.Basophils(release histamine&heparin, d.Eosinophils(lessen allergic reactions & increase in # in the event of a parasitical worm infestation(helminths). e.Leukocytes help produce antibodies  
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Phagocytes consume(eat)   antigens (Monocytes & Neutrophils)  
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Histamine triggers the   inflammatory response  
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Heparin prevents   (anticoagulant) clotting & promotes blood flow  
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antibodies are necessary to defeat   viral infection  
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Leukocytopenia means   a deficiency of white cells  
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Leukemia refers to a   blood condition of extreme(to many WBCs) leukocytosis of immature leukocytes(WBCs)  
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Thrombocytes(platelets/clot cells) are needed for proper   coagulation (turn liquid into a solid)  
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a normal thrombocyte count is   150,000-300,000 mm3  
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Thrombocytes(platelets/clot cells) ar produced at a rate of   200,000,000,000/day($200 billion)  
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Thrombopoiesis occurs in the   red bone marrow  
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Hemophilia is a genetic coagulopathy(disease condition of coagulation) caused by a deficience of a   clotting factor  
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thrombus(singular) (thrombi-plural) are   clots  
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embolus(singular) (emboli-plural) are   a floating clot(s)  
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thrombolysis or thrombolytic means   the break up or destruction of clots  
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anticoagulant means   against coagulation(clotting)  
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thrombocytopenia means   a deficiency of platelets(clot cells)  
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thrombocytosis means   an abnormal condition of excessive platelets  
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a bleeding time is a or (INR - International Normalization Ratio)   test to determine a person's ability to coagulate  
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Coagulation panel(profile) consits of   INR(international normalization ratio), prothrombin(PT), platelet count, and bleeding time  
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DIC stands for   Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (happens when you get many blood transfusions)  
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DIC causes the coagulation process to   collaspe, followed by hypovolemic shock (excanguination/bleed to death) and death  
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Plasma is the   liquid portion of the blood---what everything floats in (what is left when you remove RBCs, WBCs, & thrombocytes)  
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Plasma is made up of   water, plasma proteins, salts, gases, nutrients, nitrogenous wastes, homones, vitamins, & minerals  
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Plasma makes up approximately   55% of the blood volume  
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The cells and other elements make up   45% of the blood volume  
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A plasma protein necessary for proper fluid balance is   albumin  
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Two plasma proteins that play a vital role in coagulation are   fibrinogen & prothrombin(PT)  
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Proper prothrombin production requires adequate amounts of   vitamin K -- foods rich in this include: Green leafy vegetables  
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Serum is   plasma without fibrinogen & prothrombin(PT)  
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Plasmapheresis refers to the   separation(-pheresis) of the plasma from the blood cells  
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FFP stands for   Fresh Frozen plasma----can be stored indefinitely  
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Cryoprecipitates refers to   FFP (fresh frozen plasma) with clotting factors  
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A bone marrow biopsy(Bx) is a   test commonly used to determine cancers of the blood  
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Myelogenic means   pertaining to created by the bone marrow  
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Hematocytopenia means   a deficiency of blood cells  
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Hematoma refers to a   mass of blood  
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Dysrasia refers to   any blood abnormality  
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Morphology means   the study of shapes  
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Hypercholesterolemia is a   blood condition of excessive cholesterol  
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Hematologist is a   specialist in the study of blood  
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Hemostasis(hemostatic) means   the stoppage or controlling of bleeding  
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A complete blood count(CBC) is a count of the numbers of   1.Erythrocytes(RBCs) 2.Leukocytes (WBCs) 3.Thrombocytes (platelets/clot cells) 4.Hemoglobin(Hgb) & hematocrit(Het) 5.ESR or "sed rate"(erythrocyte sedimentation rate)  
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An elevated ESR(Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) indicates   inflammation (can increase risk of heart disease)  
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A differential ("diff") is an   individual count of the five different types of Leukocytes (the MONKEY never eat little bananas)  
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The Four blood types are   A, B, AB, and O  
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Each blood type has a + or - called an   Rh factor  
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The Universal donor is type   O-  
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The Universal recipient is type   AB+  
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A Negative Rh blood type CAN BE given to a   positive Rh blood type  
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A Positive Rh CANNOT BE given to a   negative Rh blood type  
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Blood is transfused in   units(U)  
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Donated blood has a refrigerated shelf life of   42 days  
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Type & crossmatch(screen) (T+CM) means   determining blood type & compatibiity with other blood types  
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PRBCs stands for   Packed Red Blood Cells-(PRBCs)  
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A lipid profile(panel) includes:   1.Total Cholesterol should be <200 mg/dL 2.HDL(High Density Lipoproteins--good cholesterol) should be >40 mg/dL 3.Triglycerides shold be <150 mg/dL 4.LDL(Low Density Lipoproteins) should be <130 mg/dL  
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