Erythrocytes
44%
Besides the bone marrow, name two places where leukocytes are formed?
Lymph nodes and spleen.
What color is plasma?
Straw colored
The process that forms clots to stop bleeding at the site of an injury while still allowing normal blood flow elsewhere to maintain homeostasis in the body
Hemostasis
What causes blood to be bright red?
The presence of oxygen
Where are erythrocytes produced?
Bone marrow
What is the function of leukocytes?
They fight infection
blood cells, antibodies and hormones
This part of the red blood cell carries oxygen
Hemoglobin
What term is used to describe the production of all blood cells?
Hematopoiesis
How long does a RBC last?
120 days
Which leukocyte is elevated during an allergic reaction?
Eosinophils
What % of plasma is made of water?
92%
What percent of the blood is made up of WBC's and platelets?
Approximately 1%
What is the normal pH of blood?
7.35-7.45
Why doesn't an RBC have a nucleus?
So they can fit in different sized blood vessels.
Which leukocyte indicates there is inflammation present in the body?
Basophils
What % of the blood is made of plasma?
55%
Hemoglobin
What substance in the body causes blood to be more acidic?
Carbon dioxide
This carries oxygen and is found on the RBC?
Hemoglobin
Which leukocyte is responsible for releasing antibodies?
Lymphocytes
What 3 blood cells are found in plasma?
RBC's, WBC's, and thrombocytes
What is the medical term that means iron?
"Heme"
What is the name of the condition in which you don't have enough red blood cells?
Anemia