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Chapter 19. The Blood. Hematocrit. Substances in Blood Plasma. Water Albumins Globulins Fibrinogen Electrolytes Nutrients Gases Regulatory substances Waste products. Red Blood Cell Production Terms. Hemopoiesis Erythropoietin – secreted by kidneys Erythropoiesis Hypoxia
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Chapter 19 The Blood
Substances in Blood Plasma • Water • Albumins • Globulins • Fibrinogen • Electrolytes • Nutrients • Gases • Regulatory substances • Waste products
Red Blood Cell Production Terms • Hemopoiesis • Erythropoietin – secreted by kidneys • Erythropoiesis • Hypoxia • Polycythemia
Functions of WBC’s • Neutrophils – Phagocytosis using lysozymes, defensins, and oxidants. • Eosinophils - destroy parasites and combat histamines. • Basophils – release heparin, histamine, and serotonin. • Monocytes – Phagocytosis, clean cellular debris. • Lymphocytes – B-cells, T-cells and NK-cells.
WBC Terms • Leukocytosis – above normal • Leukopenia – below normal • Phagocytosis • Differential count
Platelet Terms • Thrombopoietin • Thrombocyte • Hemostasis • Anticoagulants (Heparin & Warfarin) • Thrombus • Embolus • Thrombocytopenia
Anemias • Iron deficiency • Pernicious (Low B12) • Hemorrhagic • Hemolytic • Thalassemia • Aplastic (loss of marrow)
Words to Know • Hemophilia • Leukemia • Autologous transfusion • Cyanosis • Hemochromatosis • Jaundice • Septicemia