Cardiovascular System: Blood
Cardiovascular System: Blood
Purpose
Explain why you did this lab and what if any safety precautions needed to be followed.
The purpose of this exercise is to gain knowledge and become familiar with the components of blood and blood cells. In order to do this, a prepared slide as well as a slide using my own blood were used. The different types of cells along with antigen-antibody reactions of the ABO and Rh blood groups were understood by examining and identifying the reactions of my blood with the reagents.
The safety concerns associated with this exercise are properly handling and using the microscope so as not to accidentally drop it. In order to reduce accidents while handling the microscope, use both hands to properly move and support the microscope.
Other safety concerns associated with this exercise are basic lab precautions, including keeping a clean workspace, washing your hand after dealing with chemicals and blood, and using precaution when obtaining blood samples. In order to ensure that this occurs, layout the equipment beforehand in a clean sterile environment and clean the work space after experiment. By doing so, this reduces the risk of contamination or cutting yourself when using the tools. Use gloves, masks, and goggles at all times.
Questions
A. What are the components of blood?
The components of blood are plasma, platelets, red blood cells (erythrocytes), and white blood cells (leukocytes).
B. What is the function of red blood cells?
The function of red blood cells are to carry oxygen to your cells and remove carbon dioxide from your cells. They have a biconcave shape like a donut, which allows them to bend and squeeze into the smallest of blood vessels.
C. List the five types of leukocytes and describe the function of each.
The five types of leukocytes are
Purpose
Explain why you did this lab and what if any safety precautions needed to be followed.
The purpose of this exercise is to gain knowledge and become familiar with the components of blood and blood cells. In order to do this, a prepared slide as well as a slide using my own blood were used. The different types of cells along with antigen-antibody reactions of the ABO and Rh blood groups were understood by examining and identifying the reactions of my blood with the reagents.
The safety concerns associated with this exercise are properly handling and using the microscope so as not to accidentally drop it. In order to reduce accidents while handling the microscope, use both hands to properly move and support the microscope.
Other safety concerns associated with this exercise are basic lab precautions, including keeping a clean workspace, washing your hand after dealing with chemicals and blood, and using precaution when obtaining blood samples. In order to ensure that this occurs, layout the equipment beforehand in a clean sterile environment and clean the work space after experiment. By doing so, this reduces the risk of contamination or cutting yourself when using the tools. Use gloves, masks, and goggles at all times.
Questions
A. What are the components of blood?
The components of blood are plasma, platelets, red blood cells (erythrocytes), and white blood cells (leukocytes).
B. What is the function of red blood cells?
The function of red blood cells are to carry oxygen to your cells and remove carbon dioxide from your cells. They have a biconcave shape like a donut, which allows them to bend and squeeze into the smallest of blood vessels.
C. List the five types of leukocytes and describe the function of each.
The five types of leukocytes are