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Lecture 29
Blood II
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
11/07/2010

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hematocrit
Definition
tests how much RBC in blood
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CBC
Definition
-complete blood count
-tests for RBC, WBC, platelets
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differential
Definition
-stained blood smear examines WBC types
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bone marrow aspiration is performed in
Definition
illiac crest in adult
tibia in infants
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diapedesis
Definition
-movement of cells through miniature spaces between cells that form walls of capillaries and into CT and epithelial tissue
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chemotaxis
Definition
migration of phagocytes toward inflamed of damaged tissue due to release of chemicals by tissue or other cells
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antigen
Definition
-agglutinogen
-a type of protein found on surface of RBCs
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antibody
Definition
-agglutinin
-attack corresponding antigen
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universal donor
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type O
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universal recipient
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type AB
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hemostasis
Definition
-stopping of bleeding when blood vessels are damaged
-constriction of blood vessels
-platelet plug formation
-coagulation
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constriction of blood vessels
Definition
smooth muscle in blood vessels contract to decrease diameter
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platelet plug formation
Definition
-platelets accumulate and become sticky
-adhere to eachother and collagen fibers forming a weak plug
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coagulation
Definition
-various substances called clotting factors work together in a complex process which results in the thickening or clotting or blood
-Ca and Vitamin K are essential
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blood clot formation
Definition
-tissue damage/blood contacts foreign surface-prothrombin-thrombin
-thrombin allows fibrinogen-fibrin-blood clot formation
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anticoagulants
Definition
-prevent clotting of blood by blocking a stage in coagulation process
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coumadin
Definition
-oral anticoagulant
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heparin
Definition
-subcutaneous/intravenous anticoagulant
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thrombus
Definition
blood clot
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fibrinolysis
Definition
breakdown of a clot
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anemia
Definition
-low hemoglobin/RBC count
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aplastic anemia
Definition
marrow shutdown
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pernicious anemia
Definition
vitamin B12 deficiency
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hemolytic
Definition
abnormal hemoglobin
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leukemia
Definition
uncontrolled production of malignant blood cells
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leukocytosis
Definition
abnormally high number of WBCs
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