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which of the main blood proteins aids in iron, copper, and lipid transport?
Globulins
what are the formed elements of blood
buffy coat/ wbc+platelets and rbc
what is hemostasis
blood clot formation
how do rbc generate energy BONUS what does that mean
anaerobically: via glucose+glycolysis
what is diapedesis
leukocytes leaving the capillaries
which of the leukocytes is the first line of defense in an inflammatory response
neutrophils
which of the leukocytes secrets histamines
basophils
which is the largest leukocyte
monocyte
what is hematopoiesis
the process by which blood cells were formed
immediately following the blood stem cell, which stem cell gives rise to everything except the lymphocytes
myeloid stem cell
in vessels larger than 1mm in diameter what is the thin loose CT layer called
subendothelial layer
what are the 3 types of fibers found in the tunica media
smooth muscle, collagen, and elastic
what is the function of the tunica externa
anchors the vessel to near structures and protection
what are the 3 types of arteries
elastic, muscular, and arterial
what are the 3 types of capillaries
continuous, fenestrated, sinusoidal
what are the smallest type of venules
post capillary venules
what tunic are the vasa vasorum located
tunica externa
what is the function of arterial anastomoses
provide alternative pathways
what mechanisms counteract low venous blood pressure
large diameter lumens and valves
what is special about the blood brain barrier
lack structural features for permeability