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The Blood Study G
Study guide for the Blood
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The liquid portion of blood is called | plasma |
| The ancestors of all blood cells are called | hematopoietic stem cells |
| Platelets are produced by certain giant cells called | megakaryocytes |
| Some monocytes enter the tissues and mature into phagocytes called | macrophages |
| Erythrocytes have a life span of approximately | 120 days |
| An increased erythrocyte count | polycythemia |
| A decreased erythrocyte count | anemia |
| An increased leukocyte count | eukocytosis |
| A decreased leukocyte count | leukopenia |
| A decreased platelet count | thrombocytopenia |
| What iron-containing protein transports oxygen? | hemoglobin |
| What is the correct sequence for hemostasis? | vessel contraction, plug formation, vessel contraction |
| The hematology specialist needs to measure the number of eosinophils in a blood sample. Which test should she conduct? | differential white blood cell count |