Blood
Normal pH range of blood
7.35-7.45
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates RBC production?
erythropoietin
Name the granular leukocytes
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
This OTC med may be given to prevent the synthesis of prostaglandin
aspirin
The upper chambers of the heart are called
atria
Are RBC's capable of mitosis? (Hint, do they have a nucleus?)
no
How long do RBC's "live?"
120 days
Which is the most abundant WBC?
neutrophil
Name the ion that helps convert/activate fibrinogen to fibrin
calcium
What separates the right and left ventricles?
interventricular septum
Which plasma protein is responsible for osmotic pressure in kidney, to oppose filtration?
albumin
How many Hb molecules are found on one RBC?
280 million
Which WBC is the largest in size, if not number?
monocyte
Which anticoagulant interferes with vit K function?
Coumadin/warfarin
Does blood leave the vein and enter the atria in a passive or active process?
passive
Pluripotent stem cells, or hemocytoblasts, differentiate into ____ stem cells, which can then develop into T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes or natural killer cells
lymphoid
macrophage (in spleen, liver, or red bone marrow)
The emigration of WBC's through blood vessels to tissues is called what?
diapedesis
The hemolytic disease of the newborn results when the _________ is Rh positive, but the ___________ is Rh negative
fetus positive
mother negative
Which artery carries deoxygenated blood?
pulmonary artery
Where do myeloid and lymphoid stem cells differentiate?
red bone marrow
Which two organs produce erythropoietin?
kidneys and liver
This WBC causes mast cell degranulation
basophil
A person with AB positive blood will contain which antibodies? (eg A, B, O, Rh)
none
Where does the exchange of gases occur in the myocardium? (Name the type of blood vessel, not a landmark)
capillaries