Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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Functions-Transportation of gases, hormones, ... more
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Formed elements in the blood consist of platelets... more
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Formed elements in the blood consist of platelets... more
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Major plasma proteins-Albumins,Globulins,... more
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Effects of reduced plasma protein concentration:... more
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Immunoglobulins ; Immunoglobulins are antibodies ... more
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Hemoglobin (Hb) is made up of four polypeptides, ... more
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Immediately after blood loss, a person's ... more
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Hemoglobin (Hb) is made up of four polypeptides, ... more
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Hemoglobin (Hb) is made up of four polypeptides, ... more
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Functions-To differentiate ‘self’ antigens from ‘... more
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Donor blood type - ‘O’. ; A person with type ‘O’ ... more
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Type A individuals have anti-B antibodies which ... more
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Five types of white blood cells (WBCs)-... more
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Neutrophil. ; Neutrophils are highly mobile and ... more
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B lymphocytes. ; Circulating antibodies are ... more
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Basophils migrate and accumulate in damaged ... more
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Thrombocytopoiesis refers to the production of ... more
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PlateletsThrombocytesPlatelets are cell fragments.... more
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Platelet functions-Prevent bleedingSeal damaged ... more
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The common pathway of blood clotting will fail, ... more
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The common pathway of blood clotting will fail, ... more
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The intrinsic pathway. ; The intrinsic pathway of ... more
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Albumins, globulins and fibrinogen are proteins. ... more
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Normal body temperature is considered to be 37°C, ... more
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Blood is comprised of a fluid component that makes... more
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Plasma is the fluid component of blood, it carries... more
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A hemoglobin molecule is comprised of more than ... more
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The first step leading to hemostasis is blood ... more
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Only a portion of the stem cells that give rise to... more
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Calcium, a positively charged ion with +2 valence ... more
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Major Functions-Transportation of gases, hormones ... more
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Secretion of clotting factors and other compounds ... more
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White blood cell (WBC) characteristics important ... more
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Cells providing non-specific defense:Natural ... more
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Secretion of clotting factors and other compounds ... more
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Secretion of clotting factors and other compounds ... more
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Erythropoietin (EPO) may be released due to:Anemia... more
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Formation of an enzyme complex capable of ... more
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Dehydration refers to a loss of water content, ... more
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Erythropoietin is a hormone released in response ... more
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Transferrin is an iron binding protein. It does ... more
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The Rh antigens or agglutinogens are present on ... more
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Red blood cells (RBC)White blood cells (WBC)... more
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Element Defense mechanismNeutrophils Present in ... more
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If the overall body temperature is high, then warm... more
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Secretion of clotting factors and other compounds ... more
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Aspirin has the ability to prevent blood clotting... more
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A deficiency of Factor VII. ; Evaluation of ... more
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Paleness- due to reduced number of circulating red... more
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Vitamin K levels in the body would drop as a ... more
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Vitamin B12 was prescribed because losing the ... more