What are the four components of blood?
WBC's, RBC's, Platelets, Plasma
Anemia
This cavity holds the lungs
Pleural
These blood cells are the body's main cells that fight infectin
Leukoocytes
What does the hemoglobin protein carry?
oxygen atoms
This condition occurs when one's leukocyte count drops significantly
Infection
This structure prevents food from entering the trachea
Epiglottis
This organ recycles old erythrocytes and is a storage site for lymphocytes
Spleen
What is the function of the cells known as leukocytes? (general function)
Help with fighting infections
This condition is due to increased amounts of plaque clogging one's arteries.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
This is the site where respiration occurs
Alveoli
This is the type of immunity received from vaccinations
Artificial active
Where does eryrthropoiesis take place?
What is red bone marrow
If a person is suffering from a blood clotting disorder, which component of their blood is lacking?
thrombocytes
Asthma affects the respiratory system in this way
Increased bronchial inflammation and bronchial narrowing
This is the main immunoglobulin (Ig) that is active in all inflammatory responses
Ig G
A patient has type AB blood. What donors could they receive blood from?
Increased fluid in the lungs can result from damage from what heart valve?
Bicuspid (mitral)
Covid 19 affects the respiratory system in this way.
Destroys cilia; Causes respiratory distress syndrome
HIV infection becomes AIDS at this point
When the helper T cell count goes below 200.