Med-Surg Hematologic and Lymphatic System Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified

Med-Surg Hematologic and Lymphatic System Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified Hematologic system - answerbone marrow, blood, and blood components What is the function of the blood? - answertransporting of substances regulation of body temp., pH, and fluid balances transport of cells that offer the body protection The human body contains: - answer4 to 6 L of blood, 45% formed elements, and remainder plasma Plasma - answertransporting medium, about 91% H2O, synthesized in the liver to include albumin, globulins, & clotting factors (prothrombin and fibrinogen), maintains body temperature, pH is 7.35 to 7.45 Red Blood Cells (RBCs) - answera. carry oxygen bonded to the iron in hemoglobin (Hgb); b. sufficient dietary intake of protein and iron to synthesize hemoglobin; c. vitamins folic acid and B12 are for DNA synthesis in the stem cell of the red bone marrow; d. they live about 120 days Oxyhemoglobin - answerformed in the pulmonary capillaries when oxygen bonds to the iron of hemoglobin Reduced hemoglobin - answeronce hemoglobin gives up its oxygen to the cells of the body causing anemia Signs/Symptoms: SOB and fatigue - answerHypoxia stimulates the kidneys to secrete erythropoietin, which increases the rate of RBC production and thus the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. - answerDiseases (malaria and sickle cell anemia) cause an accelerated destruction of RBCs -- resulting release of excess hemoglobin can cause the blood level of bilirubin to rise.