Anatomy Physiology The Blood Questions And Answers
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what is the reason for clot retraction?
~ the platelets have myosin and actin filaments in them which a lot for some
contraction and this is to pull the edges of the damaged wall back together.
what is the purposes of thrombolysis?
~ to break down the clot after the wound is healed
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Anatomy Physiology The
Blood Questions And Answers
What is the main goal of the blood?
✓~ transport of respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes, and other substances
What type of tissue is blood?
✓~ connective tissue
What are the three formed elements of the blood?
(three types)
✓~ Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
platelets
what is the function of the leukocytes?
,✓~ defend the body against foreign substances
what is the function of the erythrocytes?
✓~ Also known as red blood cells (RBC) transportation of gases
what is the function of the platelets?
✓~ blood clotting
what are the seven functions of the blood?
✓~ 1. Gas Exchange (o2 and co2)
2. Transport (distribution of materials)
3. Regulation of pH
4. Stabilization of blood pressure
5. Defense (immune response)
6. Stabilization of body temperature
7. Clotting (making sure we dont bleed out)
is the blood high or low in viscosity?
, ✓~ HIGH viscosity (meaning it is thick)
is the blood more acidic or more alkaline?
✓~ slightly more alkaline
what is the normal range for the pH of the blood
✓~ 7.35-7.45
what are the three layers of the blood ?
✓~ plasma (55%), buffy coat (<1%), hematocrit (45%)
What is hematocrit?
✓~ This is the layer that has the erythrocytes (RBC) and so it is in charge of the
gas transport
What is the buffy coat?
✓~ it is made of platelets and leukocytes so it is in charge of clotting and
immune defense.
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