Blood and Lymphatic System EXAM Study Guide Solutions
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Lymphatic System
Institution
Lymphatic System
Blood and Lymphatic System EXAM Study Guide
Solutions
Edema - Ans:-the presence of excess interstitial fluid in the body
Embolus - Ans:-A clot that breaks lose and travels through the bloodstream
Fibrinogen - Ans:-A blood protein essential to blood clotting. Largest of the plasma protein
Heme ...
Plasma - Ans:✔✔-Liquid portion of blood; that is whole blood minus the formed elements. 90% wate
and 10% solutes.
Spleen - Ans:✔✔-This is located ULQ of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm and behind the
stomach, largest lymphatic organ in the body. (Filters blood, removes pathogens, removes old blood
cells, storage reservor)
Thymus - Ans:✔✔-This gland is located in the media stinum and secretes a hormone call thymosin,
which stimulates the red bone marrow to produce T lymphocytes.
Tonsils - Ans:✔✔-oval lymphatic tissues on each side of the pharynx that filter air to protect the body
from bacterial invasion; also called palatine tonsils
Type O blood - Ans:✔✔-Universal donor
Embolism - Ans:✔✔-the sudden closure of a blood vessel by a traveling blood clot, or embolus.
Thrombus - Ans:✔✔-a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of
origin.
Thrombosis - Ans:✔✔-abnormal condition of blood clotting
Erythrocyte - Ans:✔✔-Red blood cell
hemopoiesis - Ans:✔✔-The process of blood cell formation.
Page 2/12
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 GraceAmelia. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
