Exam (elaborations)
BIO 169 Blood (Answered) Exam Questions and Correct Answers. 70 Q&A. 100%.
- Course
- Institution
BIO 169 Blood (Answered) Exam Questions and Correct Answers. 70 Q&A. 100%.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
LectDan
Reviews received
Content preview
BIO 169 Blood (Answered) ExamQuestions and Correct Answers. 70
Q&A. 100%.
What is blood composed of?
red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma
Percentage of plasma in blood
55%
percentage of red blood cells
45%
percentage of white blood cells and platelets
1%
average hematocrit
45%
composition of plasma
92% water
7% proteins
1% other solutes
Function of RBC
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
Function of WBC
fight infection
function of platelets
blood clotting
Composition of RBC
Four heme groups
Globin
Four Iron ions
role of EPO
, initiates and stimulates the production of RBCs
what triggers RBC production?
Erythropoietin --> which responds to low O2 (relative hypoxia)
What is erythropoiesis?
production of red blood cells
hemorrhagic anemia
caused by blood loss
Chronic hemorrhagic anemia
Slow, constant loss from ulcers or hemorrhoids.
iron deficiency anemia
anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
pernicious anemia
lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the bloodstream
renal anemia
Lack of EPO
Often accompanies renal disease
Treated with synthetic EPO
aplastic anemia
failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow
Thalassemia
inherited defect in ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to hypochromia
sickle cell anemia
a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an
abnormal sickle shape
polycythemia vera
general increase in red blood cells
secondary polycythemia
from dehydration, emphysema, high altitude, or physical conditioning
Granulocytes
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LectDan. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79271 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now