Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Ch. 7

        Help!  

Question
Answer
The most numerous cells in the blood are the ______.   Red blood cells  
🗑
The term that means plasma without clotting factors is ______.   serum  
🗑
Once a tube of blood is centrifuged, the cells of the blood separate out and fill the bottom ______% of the tube.   45%  
🗑
Which statement is correct about the structure of erythrocytes?   Their shape promotes more rapid diffusion of gases.  
🗑
Which of the following is NOT normally found in serum?   hemoglobin  
🗑
serum contains   antigens antibodies hormones and electrolytes  
🗑
The iron-containing pigment of hemoglobin is called ______.   heme  
🗑
shape of an erythrocyte?   Biconcave disc  
🗑
Which gas is transported to the tissues from the lung?   oxygen; endothelial cells transport nitric oxide  
🗑
symptoms of anemia   shortness of breathe and fatigue  
🗑
protein component of hemoglobin   globin  
🗑
Pernicious anemia   caused by deficiency of intrinsic factor and decreased B12 absorbency.  
🗑
aplastic anemia   This is destruction of RBCs due to viral or toxin exposure.  
🗑
Erythrocyte functions (RBC)   Erythrocytes transport carbon dioxide from tissue cells to the lungs. Hemoglobin can bind to oxygen and carbon dioxide in erythrocytes.  
🗑
Iron-deficiency anemia can be caused by ______.   gastrointestinal bleeding  
🗑
which suffix means pertaining to   -ic  
🗑
Granules are the site for ______ and enzyme production.   chemical  
🗑
agranulocytes   Do NOT contain cytoplasmic granules  
🗑
______ ingest bacteria.   Neutrophils  
🗑
Basophils release ______ which prevents blood clotting.   heparin  
🗑
B cells differentiate into   plasma cells  
🗑
An increase in the total WBC count to over 10,000 per cubic millimeter is called ______.   leukocytosis  
🗑
Neutrophils are normally about ______ of the total WBC count.   60% (are granulocytes that ingest bacteria)  
🗑
When the bone marrow is unable to produce sufficient numbers of each type of blood cell, this condition is ______.   aplastic anemia  
🗑
Which disorder causes a reduced number of all blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes)?   pancytopenia  
🗑
The cells that are most directly involved in hemostasis are ______.   platelets  
🗑
Tiny red spots produced by bleeding from capillaries are called ______,   Petechiae  
🗑
The accumulation and adhesion of platelets that occurs prior to blood coagulation is ______.   platelet plug formation  
🗑
In the blood, ______ are present in plasma.   antibodies  
🗑
The two most important blood groups, based on antigens on the surface of red blood cells, are the ______.   ABO and Rh groups  
🗑
______ is a drug that can dissolve clots after they have formed.   streptokinase  
🗑
Humoral defense of the body is an immune system function mediated by ______.   antibodies  
🗑
______ dose is monitored by activated partial thromboplastin time.   heparin  
🗑
B lymphocytes become ______ cells that secrete antibodies upon exposure to an antigen.   plasma  
🗑
Lymphatic vessels resemble small veins and have _____ valves.   one-way  
🗑
Lymphocytes are produced   in blood marrow  
🗑
Which immune system cells ingest foreign debris and pathogens?   Macrophages, which develop from monocytes  
🗑
Which characteristic of the immune system enables it to recognize self versus non-self molecules?   discrimination  
🗑
The spleen is a reservoir for _____.   erythrocytes, platelets  
🗑
Which medication is taken orally to prevent clots from forming?   coumadin  
🗑
Patches of lymphatic tissue near the opening of the oropharynx are the ______.   tonsils  
🗑
types of immunity   cellular imm and humoral imm  
🗑
______ dose is monitored by activated partial thromboplastin time.   heparin  
🗑
Cellular (cell-mediated) immunity is ______.   a direct attack against a foreign invader by immune system cells  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: Starrsimss