deficiencies/complications
What is it called when the human body loses too much blood?
Hypovolemic shock
What is the testing process used when determining blood type?
Agglutination
What are the 4 primary components of blood?
Plasma, RBC's (erythrocytes), WBC's (leukocytes), platelets (thrombocytes)
What is one of the main functions of blood?
transport vital substances throughout the body
removing waste products
providing protection against infection and injury
When allergens enter the body, this type of white blood cell releases histamine into the blood, triggering allergy symptoms like sneezing and itching.
basophils (mast cells)
What blood types are the universal donor and universal acceptor?
Donor: O-
Acceptor: AB+
45% blood cells
What do platelets do for us?
This genetic blood disorder causes abnormally shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and lead to severe pain episodes.
Sickle cell anemia
Before a blood transfusion, this test is done to mix a sample of the patient's blood with the donor's blood to ensure they are compatible.
Crossmatch/Crossmatching
What transport oxygen from lungs to the bodies tissues and CO2 from tissues to the lungs?
Hemoglobin
This primary function of blood involves the transport of life-sustaining oxygen from the lungs to all body tissues and the removal of metabolic waste, carbon dioxide.
Respiration
During an allergic reaction, these antibodies bind to mast cells and basophils, causing them to release inflammatory chemicals into the bloodstream.
IgE
Determine the blood type!
Antigens: B antigen
Antibodies: Anti-A and Anti-Rh
Can receive from: B-, O-
Can donate to: B-, B+, AB-, AB+
Rh factor: Negative (no Rh antigen present)
B-
What does plasma carry?
How does blood help with hormones?