Composition & Plasma
Red blood cells.
What is an erythrocyte?
Red blood cell
What is a hematopoiesis?
The process of blood cell formation.
Connective tissue
A white blood cells is known as a _________.
Leukocyte
Erythropoietin
Plasma is also known as ____________.
The fluid matrix
Why do red blood cells have a biconcave shape?
Round sides make for efficient flow through blood vessels.
Platelets begin the process of forming blood clots. Hemostasis
What affects the color of blood?
The amount of oxygen in the blood vessels.
Why do leukocytes need to have self-movement? Bonus points if you can name what this process is.
To target infections and foreign substances. Diapedesis
What is the first step of hemostasis?
The blood vessel contracts, causing reduced blood loss at the wound.
What is a hematocrit?
Test that determines the % of red blood cells.
Protein composed of 4 chains. Holds Oxygen molecules
What happens if blood does not clot properly? What is the name of the blood clot that builds up?
A thrombus begins to form in the blood vessel. This thrombus dislodges and becomes an embolus.