What are the four components of blood?
WBC's, RBC's, Platelets, Plasma
What does the hemoglobin protein carry?
oxygen atoms
What is the function of the cells known as leukocytes? (general function)
Help with fighting infections
Where does ererthropoiesis take place?
What is red bone marrow
If a person is suffering from a blood clotting disorder, which component of their blood is lacking?
platelets
Three Steps of hemostasis
Vasoconstriction - Platelet plug formation - Coagulation
A patient has type AB blood. What donors could they receive blood from?
What are two minor blood vessels (not including capillaries)
Arterioles and Venules
Trace the path of blood from your gastrocnemius to your lungs
...
What are the tendons that connect the valves to the muscles?
what is chordae tendonae