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Which component of blood is primarily responsible for gas transport?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for gas transport?
- Plasma
- Thrombocytes
- Leukocytes
- Erythrocytes (correct)
What is the main consequence of having sickle cell anemia?
What is the main consequence of having sickle cell anemia?
- Enhanced blood clotting
- Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity (correct)
- Increased white blood cell count
- Decreased hemoglobin levels
Which blood type is associated with both A and B antigens?
Which blood type is associated with both A and B antigens?
- Type A
- Type O
- Type AB (correct)
- Type B
What role does serotonin play during blood clotting?
What role does serotonin play during blood clotting?
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
Flashcards
What are the main functions of blood?
What are the main functions of blood?
Blood plays a vital role in transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body, regulating temperature and pH, and protecting against infections and injury.
What does hemoglobin do?
What does hemoglobin do?
Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, binds and carries oxygen throughout the body. It also plays a role in transporting carbon dioxide.
What is anemia?
What is anemia?
Anemia is a condition characterized by a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, often due to a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
What is the role of platelets in blood clotting?
What is the role of platelets in blood clotting?
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What are the ABO blood types?
What are the ABO blood types?
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Study Notes
Functions of Blood
- Blood transports gases (O2 and CO2), hormones, nutrients, and wastes.
- It regulates temperature, pH, and blood flow.
- Blood protects the body by minimizing damage and blood loss through clotting.
- It also maintains immunity.
Components of Blood & Hematopoiesis
- Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood's formed elements.
- Hematopoiesis begins with stem cells, which mature into progenitors.
- Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells):
- Transport O2 and CO2 using Hemoglobin.
- Require iron for proper function.
- Lack a nucleus and mitochondria.
- Recycled in the spleen and liver.
- Are essentially bags of Hemoglobin.
- Low oxygen-carrying capacity is called Anemia.
- Genetic mutations can cause Sickle Cell Disease (mutant hemoglobin, malformed erythrocytes).
- Iron deficiency can cause anemia due to low dietary intake, blood loss, or pregnancy.
- Thrombocytes (Platelets) & Fibrin:
- Crucial for blood clotting, releasing serotonin (vasoconstrictive).
- Clotting Pathways (Initiation):
- Extrinsic pathway: Initiated by damage to vessels or tissue, involving Tissue Factor.
- Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder.
- Clot Dissolution:
- Clots are broken down by plasmin.
Blood Types
- Blood types (ABO) are determined by surface antigens:
- The "D" antigen is the Rh factor (positive or negative).
- Agglutination (clumping) happens when antibodies react with antigens.
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Explore the vital roles and components of blood in this quiz. Understand how blood transports essential substances, regulates bodily functions, and protects against injuries. Delve into hematopoiesis and the specifics of red blood cells, platelets, and their significance in maintaining health.
