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Chapter 10: Blood
Aisha Ibrahim B.3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the function of Erythrocytes? | Transport oxygen that is bound to hemoglobin molecules |
| What is the function of Eosinophils? | Kill parasitic worms |
| Why are platelets needed in the blood? | for normal blood clotting |
| When do Neutrophils increase in the blood? | during short-term or acute infections |
| what is the cell anatomy of Erythrocytes? | Salmon-colored bioconcave disks |
| What is the cell anatomy of Eosinophils? | Red coarse cytoplasmic granules |
| What is the cell anatomy of platelets? | irregularly shaped cell fragments which are purple |
| What is another name for Leukocytes? | White blood cells |
| What 3 major phases does Hemostasis involve? | 1. Platelet plug formation 2. Vascular spasms 3. coagulation |
| What is coagulation? | blood clotting |
| What blood type is called the Universal Recipient? Why? | Blood type AB is considered to be the Universal Recipient because a person who has it can recieve blood of any type. People who have type AB blood do not have anti-A or anti-B antibodies |