Blood and Immunity — Flashcards

Factors that shift the O2-Hb dissociation curve to the _____ favor the taut form of hemoglobin

The immediate response of mast cell and basophil activation is release of preformed _____ granules and tryptase

A normal WBC count is approximately _____ - 10 K/L

Decreased hemoglobin (e.g. anemia) is associated with _____ SaO2, decreased O2 content, and normal PaO2

Primary hemostasis is mediated by interactions between _____ and the vessel wall

_____ O2 binding to hemoglobin causes increased affinity for CO2 and H+ (Haldane effect)

Endothelial cells prevent thrombosis by producing _____, which redirects thrombin to activate protein C

Eosinophils produce compounds that deal with parasites, including major basic protein, _____ and arylsulfatase B

The coagulation cascade generates _____, which converts fibrinogen in the platelet plug to fibrin (factor Ia) *BnB expansion: which 4 factors does thrombin activate (positive feedback)?

Platelets (thrombocytes) have a life span of _____ to 10 days