Cell Theory
___% of total blood volume is composed of formed elements
45%
arrest of bleeding
Hemostasis
Rh factor
D Antigen, Rhesus (Rh)
What is innate immunity?
the body's first line of defense against pathogens, present from birth
biconcave , anucleate cells
erythrocytes
production of red blood cells
Erythropoiesis
The Universal Recipient
AB
A protein molecule produced during specific immunity
antibodies
releases chemicals necessary for clotting and derived rom megakaryocytes
thrombocytes (platelets)
the clumping together of cells, such as bacteria or red blood cells, when antibodies
agglutination
A blood sample shows A antigens on the red blood cells and anti B antibodies in the plasma.
Type A
Molecules that trigger specific immune responses from the body
antigen
Phagocytic cell that leaves the blood and becomes a macrophage
monocyte
___% of O2 is attached to ____ in RBC's
98.5% of O2 is attached to Hemoglobin
A lab test shows no A or B antigens on the red blood cells, but both anti A and anti B antibodies are present in the plasma.
Type O
Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
heat, redness, swelling, pain and impairment of movement
contributes to allergic reactions, graft rejection, tumor control, and antibody production
lymphocyte
Name the components of a blood clot
RBCs, platelets, fibrin mesh, as well as proteins and fluids
A patient has B antigens on their red blood cells and no antibodies in their plasma. Identify the ABO type and explain why no antibodies are present.
AB blood.
They have both A and B antibodies absent because AB individuals do not form antibodies against either antigen.
Cells in volved in antibody mediated/humoral immunity
B Lymphocytes