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BNNS501 exam 2 study guide with
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pulmonary circulation - Ans:✔✔-carries deoxygenated blood from right side of heart via pulmonary
trunk to lungs, then returns o2 blood to left side of the heart via pulmonary veins
Systemic circulation - Ans:✔✔-Carries o2 blood from left side of the heart to all parts of the body (except
lungs) via aorta and returns co2 blood back to right side of the body via vena cava
coronary circulation - Ans:✔✔-circulation of blood through the coronary blood vessels to deliver oxygen
and nutrients to the heart muscle tissue (myocardium)
Pericardium - Ans:✔✔-Superficial layer of the heart. Protects heart because of tough, dense, inflexible
connective tissue. Stops heart from overfilling anchors heart to surrounding structures. Has two layers
(partienal and visceral)
Myocardium - Ans:✔✔-Middle layer of heart. Cardiac muscle that pumps blood
endocardium - Ans:✔✔-Deepest layer of heart. Thin, shiny, smooth lining that covers heart valves. Has
thin connective layer underneath and minimising surface friction as blood flows through the heart.
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3x functions of blood - Ans:✔✔-1. Transport (o2&co2 to and from lungs, nutrients from GI tract to
tissues, wastes from cells to kidneys, hormones from glands to organs)
2. Regulation (pH levels, body temp, h2o levels)
3. Protections (Antibodies and WBC destroy pathogens, Haemostasis prevents blood loss)
Hormone responsible for RBC production? (erythropoiesis) - Ans:✔✔-Erythropoeitin (EPO)
Name of immature RBC - Ans:✔✔-reticulocyte
Neutrophils - Ans:✔✔-Located in blood. Most abundant type of WBC (40-70%) engulfs pathogens via
phagocytosis and responds aggressively toward bacteria.
Lymphocytes - Ans:✔✔-Located in lymphatic system. Identifies and coordinates immune response to
antigens by creating antibodies. Attacks tumours and viruses. Includes: T-cells, B-cells and natural killer
cells.
Monocytes - Ans:✔✔-produced in the bone marrow, enter the circulation, and migrate to the
inflammatory site, where they develop into macrophages. Largest type of WBC, act as phagocytes.
Macrophages - Ans:✔✔-Found in blood and tissues. Detection and destruction of pathogens, are
phagocytes.
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Eosinophils - Ans:✔✔-Found in gut, adipose tissue, bone marrow and thymus. Combat parasites and
helminths. Involved in allergic response.
Basophils - Ans:✔✔-Found in blood. Key in inflammatory reactions, produces histamines
Location of WBC - Ans:✔✔-Blood vessels, lymphathic system, skin, lungs, spleen
Clotting Factor - Ans:✔✔-Inactive blood proteins which rapidly become active enzymes when needed
3x functions of platelets - Ans:✔✔-1. Releases chemicals that promote blood clotting
2. Aggregate other platelets
3. Helps prevent blood loss by forming platelet plug in damaged tissue
Fibrinolysis - Ans:✔✔-Process of dissolving a clot and prevents blood vessels from clotting
innappropriatly
extrinsic pathway - Ans:✔✔-clotting cascade. Triggered by factors following exposed blood to damaged
tissue OUTSIDE blood vessel.
intrinsic pathway - Ans:✔✔-clotting cascade. Triggered by factors following damaged tissue INSIDE
lumen of blood vessel
Common Pathway - Ans:✔✔-final coagulation pathway activated either by the intrinsic or the extrinsic
pathway, and ending in the formation of a blood clot
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