The Blood

Components of the Cardiovascular System

Composition of Blood

Plasma Proteins

Plasma Proteins

Formed Elements

Erythrocytes

Erythrocytes

Sickle Cells

Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis

Hemoglobin

Reaction at each heme group:

Carbon Dioxide Transport

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Erythropoiesis
Figure 17.5

Red Cell Cycle (Figure 17.7)

Anemias:

Iron Cycle

Erythropoietin (Figure 17.6)

Leucocytes = White Blood Cells

Granulocytes

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Neutrophils

Eosinophils

Basophils

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Lymphocytes

Plasma Cells are B-Lymphocytes

Monocytes

Macrophages

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Processes Exhibited by Leukocytes

Platelets Derived From Megakaryocytes

Hemostasis

Vascular Spasm

Platelet plug

Coagulation

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Blood Clotting

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Pathways

Pathway Factors

Anti-coagulants

Other Factors