Seeley's anatomy & physiology cardiovascular system (blood) Questions and Answers| Latest Update

Seeley's anatomy & physiology cardiovascular system
(blood) Questions and Answers| Latest Update

carbaminohemglobin transporting CO2




erythropoiesis production of red blood cells




erythropoietin a hormone stimulating red blood cell production




white blood cells protects body against microorganisms




types of white blood cells - neutrophils

- eosinphils

- basophilis

- lympocytes

- monocytes



neutrophilis - stay in circulation 10-12 hours

- phagocytosis

- 60-70% of the white blood cells



eosinophils - prevalent in allergic reactions

, - destroy inflammatory chemicals ( histamines, parasites)



basophils - inflammatory response and allergic reactions

- produces histamines and harpin



lymphocytes response for antibody production




monocytes -in circulation for 3 days and become macrophages

- phagocytic cells

- breaks down antigens and present them to lymphocytes for recognition



phagocytosis eat foreign objects in the body




platelets prevent blood loss by clotting




transfusion transfer of blood or blood components




infusion introduction of fluid other than blood




agglutination clumping




hemolysis rupture of red blood cells