Blood Flashcard Circulatory System

Front

A ____________is a stationary clot, while an ______________________ is a traveling clot or other blockage.

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thrombus, embolus

Front

What are the suspended cells in blood called?

Back

Formed elements

Front

What is the fluid portion of blood called?

Back

Plasma

Front

What is the 'buffy coat' in blood composed of?

Back

White blood cells and platelets

Front

What test measures the percentage of red blood cells in blood?

Back

Hematocrit

Front

Which of these is NOT found in plasma? Options: Hormones, Nutrients, Cartilage, Proteins

Back

Cartilage

Front

Erythrocytes

Back

Red blood cells

Front

What is the main function of erythrocytes?

Back

Transport oxygen

Front

Leukocytes are also known as:

Back

White blood cells

Front

What is the main function of leukocytes?

Back

Fight infection