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Blood Cells
Review Questions for Dr.M's Blood Test
| Define Blood | viscous fluid composed of formed elements and fluids |
| What is plasma? | must be collected in a tube with anticoagulant |
| Define the formed elements | solid portion of blood, WBC, RBC and platelets |
| What is the function of the RBC? | to transport o2 and co2 |
| What is hemoglobin and where is it found? | Hemo is Iron Globin is Protein |
| Where is hemoglobin found? | It is found in RBC's and is responsible for transport of O2 and CO2 |
| What is another name for RBC? | erthyrocyte |
| What is the function of platelets? | clotting, to prevent bleeding |
| What is another name for platelets? | thrombocytes |
| What is the func5-10tion of WBC's? | to fight infection |
| List the different types WBC's and their specific functions? | Neutrophils: phagocytsis and bacteria Basophil: produces heparin Eosinophil: parasites and allergies Monocyte: phagocytosis Lymphocyte: immunity and fights viruses |
| Another name for WBC | leukocytes |
| How does blood divide in a test tube? | Plasma, buffy coat, & RBC's |
| Normal value of RBC | 4.5-6 million mm3 |
| Normal value of WBC | 5-10 thousand` |
| Normal value of Platelets | 150-450 hundred thousand |
| Term used for elevated RBC | erythrocytosis |
| Term used for elevated WBC | leukocytosis |
| Terms used for elevated Platelets | thrombocytosis |
| Term used for decreased RBC | anemia |
| Term used for decreased WBC | leukopenia |
| Term used for decreased platelets | thrombocytopenia |