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barry 2013
patho exam 2 cardiac
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03/25/2011

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3 functions of blood
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transport, regulate, protect
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plasma is made of ___ water ___ protein and ___ nutrients, gases, and electrolytes
Definition
90, 8, 2
Term
of the 8% protein in plasma how much is albumin
Definition
60%
Term
erythrocytes
Definition
4-6 million, they are not real cells, they do not have nuclei, mitochondria, Their function is to transport oxyegn and carbon dioxide. Disposed of in the spleen. 90-120 days.
Term
leukocytes how many
Definition
4-11000
Term
co2 contects to the ___ portion of the hemoglobin
Definition
globin
Term
o2 is connected to the ___ portion of the hemoglobin
Definition
heme
Term
too many RBC
Definition
polycythemia, reduce your ability to carry oxygen and increase the risk for thrombosis
Term
aplastic anemia
Definition
not producing enough
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hemolytic anemia
Definition
destroyed RBC
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leukocytes
Definition
WBC, real cells, cloning, nucleus, cytoplasm
4-11,000
Term
WBC are divided into two main types
Definition
granulocytes and agranulocytes
Term
granuloctyes are divided into three types
Definition
neutrophils 3-7,000 acute inflammation, bacteria
basophils 20-50
eosinophils 100-400- allergic reaction or parasitic infestations
all are capable of phagocytosis
Term
agranuloctes two types
Definition
monocytes- phagocytes, chronic inflammation, live in the blood, go into the tissues and becoe macrophages
lymphocytes- not phagocytic
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main function of WBC
Definition
defend the body
Term
severe infection will give you
Definition
leukocytosis with neutrophils and shift to the left
Term
platelts how many
Definition
250,000-500,000
Term
frequently seen in viral infections
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leukopenia
1,000 risk for infection
500 risk for life-threatening infection
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leukopenia can be caused by
Definition
viral infection, radiation, SLE, anaphylactic shock, chemo
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leukoytosis can be caused by
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infection, strenous exercise, emotional changes, temp changes, drugs, anesthesia, surgery, pregancy, toxins, hormones
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