Word Parts
Leuk- means what?
White
What is a thrombocyte?
A platelet
What is the function of erythrocytes?
To carry oxygen
The voicebox is also called the ______________.
larynx
Trachaea
Which word part means "between"
inter-
List the 3 formed elements of blood.
How many oxygen molecules bind to hemoglobin?
4 oxygen molecules for every 1 hemoglobin molecule
The trachea branches off into _____________.
Bronchi
What is the name of the "trap door" that prevents food from entering into the trachea?
Epiglottis
Ligaments connect ___________ to ___________
bone; bone
What is the name of the most abundant protein found in blood?
Albumin
Where does hematopoiesis occur?
Red bone marrow
Other than gas exchange, list two other functions of the respiratory system
Regulates blood pH, humidifies air, sense of smell, filters air
What is the difference between tidal capacity and vital capacity?
Tidal- normal breathing
Vital- deep breaths
A hysterectomy is the removal of what organ?
uterus
What is a hematocrit and describe its layers.
Ratio of RBC to total volume; blood is spun in a centrifuge and formed elements settle at the bottom, plasma rises to the top
What antibodies would be found in AB blood?
none
What type of tissue is found within the bronchioles?
simple non-ciliated cuboidal epithelium
What is the pH of blood?
7.35-7.45
What is nephrosis?
a kidney disorder/ kidney damage
Name 4 of the 5 types of leukocytes
Lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils
Briefly describe what happens to a Rh- person when exposed to Rh antigens
since Rh- people don't automatically have antibodies against Rh, their first exposure will result in the production of antibodies. The second exposure will result in antibodies attacking the donor's Rh+ RBC
What is the chemical formula for cellular respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy (ATP)
Glucose + oxygen produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy
What is the function of Eustachian tubes?
Drains fluid and equalizes pressure in the middle ear