The Blood

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Chapter 19

• The Blood

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Hematocrit
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Substances in Blood Plasma

• Water
• Albumins
• Globulins
• Fibrinogen
• Electrolytes
• Nutrients
• Gases
• Regulatory substances
• Waste products

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Red Blood Cell Production Terms

• Hemopoiesis
• Erythropoietin secreted by kidneys
• Erythropoiesis
• Hypoxia
• Polycythemia

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Hemoglobin
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RBCRegulation
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Types of WBCsGranular and Agranular
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Functions of WBCs

• 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.

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Diapedesis of WBCs
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WBC Terms

• Leukocytosis above normal
• Leukopenia below normal
• Phagocytosis
• Differential count

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Platelet Plug
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Blood clot
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Platelet Terms

• Thrombopoietin
• Thrombocyte
• Hemostasis
• Anticoagulants (Heparin Warfarin)
• Thrombus
• Embolus
• Thrombocytopenia

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Clotting cascade
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Blood Types
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Rh Factor
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Anemias

• Iron deficiency
• Pernicious (Low B12)
• Hemorrhagic
• Hemolytic
• Thalassemia
• Aplastic (loss of marrow)

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Sickle Cell
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Words to Know

• Hemophilia
• Leukemia
• Autologous transfusion
• Cyanosis
• Hemochromatosis
• Jaundice
• Septicemia