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The Blood Study G
Study guide for the Blood
Question | Answer |
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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 |