blood cells
red blood cells
what is the purpose of red blood cells
transport gasses
where are red blood cells phagocytized?
liver
define hematopoeisis
blood clotting
if someone has type A+ blood, what type of antibody will make the blood agglutinate
anti-A
scientific name for white blood cells
leukocytes
what is the function of monocytes
phagocytosis of large particles
when red blood cells are broken down what component is recylced and goes back to bone marrow or liver
iron
what are the 3 steps (in order) of hematopoeisis
1- vascular spasm
2- platelet plug formation
3- coagulation
antigens are found on the blood cell receptors. what antigens are on AB- blood type
A and B
describe the STRUCTURE of platelets
broken fragements of larger blood cells. no nucleus.
what is the function of basophils
release heparin and histamine
the heme group (from hemoglobin) is broken down into ____ then ____
biliverden--> biliruben
describe what is happening during vascular spasm
tightening of muscle cells around the blood vessel wall in order to restrict blood flow
what is the persons blood type if agglutination occurs when anti-B and anti-B serum is added
AB
name the 2 agranulocytes
monocytes and leukocytes
what is the function of lymphocytes?
immunity (B and T cells)
what is the ultimate fate of biliruben
secreted into bile, excreted from body
what is the purpose of prothrombin in blood coagulation
activates thrombin
If you have type A+ blood who can you donate too
A+ or AB+
name the 3 granulocytes
basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils
what is the function of eosinophils
moderate allergic reactions
hormone that controls red blood cell production
erythropoetin
what is the purpose of thrombin in blood coagulation
converts fibrinogen to fibrin
explain why someone with positive blood can only donate to people with positive blood
if they donate to someone with negative blood, the negative person will create antibodies against the positive antigen and could have detrimental effects on pregnancy or future transfusions