RUNNING HEAD: SPLEEN 1 Spleen BIOL 2320 USU-Easter Sydney Lyman June 3‚ 2013 Spleen 2 Spleen Acting as a filter of blood and harmful organisms‚ as well as breaking down blood cells‚ the spleen carries many responsibilities in the human body. Located in the upper left side of the abdomen‚ next to the stomach‚ the spleen is neatly tucked in between the pancreas‚ stomach‚ and left kidney (Laparoscopic‚ 2013).The spleen is typically around 4 inches long
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they do not know is an unhealthy lifestyle can cause blood conditions as well. Anemia is the most common blood condition in the US it affects about 3.5 million Americans (medweb). It is an illness that occurs when blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color (Geretsen). This protein helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Cells in the body do not get enough oxygen if hemoglobin
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and Physiology II Unit 5 Gas Exchange Explain how the gas laws and the properties of gases affect the gas exchange between the lung‚ blood‚ and tissues. The major function of the respiratory system is to provide the body with oxygen and rid the body of carbon dioxide. Gas exchange occurs between blood and alveolar air (external respiration) and between blood and tissues (internal respiration).Gas exchange process depends on properties of gasses. Based upon the Basic properties of Gases; Dalton’s
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people with sickle cell anemia survive to mid-40’s although fewer than 10% live more than 60 years. The devastating thong about anemia is that it can be inherited and with no cure‚ the cases of Anemia are increasing. Even though there is no cure‚ early diagnosis of low blood count can lead to better treatment‚ with better treatment‚ patients can live normal lives. However‚ the key to early diagnosis is learning what anemia is and the causes of this blood disease. Anemia is a blood disease in which
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learning process.* STEP 1 Observing Blood Observations: Please pay special attention to the shape‚ size‚ color‚ and any other distinguishing features of blood. Questions: A. What are the components of blood? The components of blood are plasma‚ platelets‚ red blood cells‚ and white blood cells. (Vass‚ 2007 pg. 63) B. What are the functions of red blood cells? Name one blood cell disease and give a brief explanation the disease. Red blood cells also known as Erythrocytes have a function
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yellow pigment which is seen on your skin is due to bilirubin which is a byproduct of old red blood cells. If you are affected by jaundice consider it to be a serious problem which cannot to be taken lightly. Nearly 1% red blood cells retire everyday and those are replaced by fresh blood cells. These old blood cells are processed in the liver and later disposed. If there happens to be too many old red blood cells the yellow pigment builds up in the body‚ which results in the first stages of jaundice
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ADI Lab Report Every living thing is made up of cells. All cells have some part in common. Some multicellular cells are highly specialized and carry out some very important functions. One of the special cells are red blood cells‚ their functions‚ transporting oxygen from the lungs to the cells in the body. Red blood cells look like little discs. Red blood cells can change their shape‚ this ability allowing them to squeeze through capillaries without breaking. Our task is to Design and carry out an
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PATRICIA BIANCA C. BALAGA 2B-MT BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS Physical Characteristics of Blood * Thicker (more viscous) than water and flows more slowly than water * Temperature of 100.4 degrees F * pH 7.4 (7.35-7.45) * 8 % of total body weight * Blood volume * 5 to 6 liters in average male * 4 to 5 liters in average female FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD * Transportation * O2‚ CO2‚ metabolic wastes‚ nutrients‚ heat & hormones * Regulation
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(Marieb) Chapter 17 Blood MATCHING QUESTIONS Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1‚ match the following: 1) Monocyte. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 659; Tbl. 17.2 2) Lymphocyte. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 659; Tbl. 17.2 3) Eosinophil. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 658; Tbl. 17.2 4) Neutrophil. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 657; Tbl. 17.2 5) Most common white blood cell found in whole blood. Answer: A
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B cells belong to a group of white blood cells known as lymphocytes‚ making them a vital part of the immune system The human body makes millions of different types of B cells each day that circulate in the blood and lymphatic system performing the role of immune surveillance. They do not produce antibodiesuntil they become fully activated. Each B cell has a unique receptor protein (referred to as the B cell receptor (BCR)) on its surface that will bind to one particular antigen. If the pathogens are
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