PBS - Do Now - 4/21

Front

What do red blood cells carry?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the classification of death that includes natural, accident, suicide, homicide, and undetermined?

Back

Manner of death

Front

What are the cells responsible for clotting the blood?

Back

Thrombocytes

Front

What is the instrument used for measuring blood pressure?

Back

Sphygmomanometer

Front

What is the term for the stiffening of the body after death?

Back

Rigor mortis

Front

What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of leukocytes in the body?

Back

To fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders.

Front

What is the difference between 'cause of death' and 'manner of death'?

Back

Cause of death refers to the specific injury or disease that leads to death, while manner of death categorizes the circumstances surrounding the death.

Front

What is the significance of a sphygmomanometer in healthcare?

Back

It is used to measure blood pressure, which is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular health.

Front

What happens to the body during rigor mortis?

Back

Muscles stiffen due to chemical changes in the body after death.