WBCs
Class of WBC used to release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation and blot clotting
Basophils
Portion of hemoglobin that contains iron
Heme
What is plasma with the clotting factors removed?
serum
760mmHg
What is the pH of the blood?
7.4 (7.35-7.45)
Lymphocytes and monocytes (macrophages)
What are the normal hematocrit levels for women?
35-45%
Which coagulation pathway (intrinsic or extrinsic) results in a faster clot formation?
extrinsic
Name two primary inspiratory muscles
diaphragm; external intercostals
Which protein is most abundant in blood plasma?
albumin
Which type of lymphocyte functions to destroy intracellular pathogens (ex. cancer)
Cytotoxic (CD8) T cells
What process occurs when RBCs are placed in a hypertonic solvent?
Crenation
Name the anticoagulant that inhibits the action of vitamin K
Coumadin
Carbon dioxide is primarily transported in this form within the blood stream
bicarbonate ions (HCO3-)
What is the Vital capacity in L for most adult patients?
4-5L
Name one of the three chemicals released by neutrophils during chemical warfare
lysozyme, strong oxidants, defensins
What are the three components of bile?
bile salts, cholesterol, bilirubin
Aspirin blocks the synthesis of this substance
thromboxane A2
Name two the three types of cells found the alveoli
simple squamous epithelial cells
Surfactant-secreting cells (type II alveolar cells)
Alveolar macrophages
The formation of this enzyme marks the end of stage 1 in the Coagulation cascade for both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways
Factor Xa (prothrombinase)
What is the specific name for fixed macrophages found in the liver?
Kupffer cells
Which class of stem cells are embryonic stem cells considered a part of?
Pluripotent stem cells
The intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade is initiated by this clotting factor
Factor XII
Name the breath pattern characterized by gradual increase in depth of respirations followed by gradual decrease and a period of apnea
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
Carina