Trauma Unit Hamburg High School EMT

Front

Which way do arteries carry blood?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

The pulmonary artery carried blood high in what; oxygen or carbon dioxide?

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

Which way do veins carry blood?

Back

towards the heart

Front

The pulmonary vein carries blood high in what; oxygen or carbon dioxide?

Back

oxygen

Front

How much blood does a male have?

Back

5-6 liters

Front

How much blood does a female have?

Back

4-5 liters

Front

What would be considered significant blood loss in an adult?

Back

1 liter

Front

What do red blood cells do?

Back

carry oxygen

Front

What does plasma do?

Back

-Plasma is the liquid part of the blood

-It carries the blood cells through the blood vessels

-It contains many dissolved substances, such as carbon dioxide and glucose

Front

What do white blood cells do?

Back

fight infection