Straighterline A and P 2 Cum. Exam Questions and Solutions
The Cardiovascular system The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Blood Types Blood Type- Antigen- Antibody A A ANTI-B B B ANTI-A AB A & B NEITHER O NEITHER BOTH Type AB universal recipient Type O universal donor can only receive type O Purpose/function of blood - move and process molecules, gases, waste and nutrients -Regulating pH and osmosis -Maintaining bodily temps. -Protecting the body against foreign substances -Assisting in the clotting process. Formed Elements make up 55% of blood -red blood cell (erythrocytes)- 95% of blood, do not have nuclei, transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to the body. -white blood cell-(neutrophils) only formed have nuclei- 5 types -platelets- 250-400 thousand- clear/white fluid -Plasma- 55% vascular Spasm A prompt constriction of a broken vessel. Most immediate protection against blood loss
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