Nursing-Blood Word Scramble
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Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cell | The most abundant cells in blood; * produced by bone marrow * contain a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen * 6-8 microns in diameter * 1.5-1.8 microns thickness * biconcave disk * produces 2.5 million per second * 120 days life span |
Leukocytes: | White Blood Cell * Part of the immune system |
Plasma: | yellowish liquid * contains electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, clotting factors, proteins, and antibodies |
Platelets: | Thrombocytes * clotting factors * Stick together = coagulation to seal a wound * prevent a loss of blood. |
4-6 | ________ liters of blood in the average adult human |
proteins on the surface | ________ determine a person's blood type |
antigens | ________ name given to proteins on the surface of the cell. |
antibodies | ________ are produced to recognize antigens that you do not produce. |
Agglutination | __________ is foreign blood that clumps and clots |
Rh Factor | __________ a.k.a the "D antigen". Gives a + or - symbol to your blood type |
hemoglobin | What protein do red blood cells contain that helps transport oxygen? |
"universal donors" | ___________People with blood group O- are called? |
"universal receivers." | ___________people with blood group AB+ are called what? |
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