Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

medical > blood > Flashcards

blood Flashcards

1
Q

mononuclear white blood cell (agranulocyte) formed in lymph tissue; it is a phagocyte and the
precursor of a macrophage

A

Monocyte

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

thrombocyte or cell fragment that helps blood clot

A

platelet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

cell in the bone marrow that gives rise to different types of blood cells

A

hematopoietic stem cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

mononuclear leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies

A

lymphocyte

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

leukocyte with dense, reddish granules having an affinity for red acidic dye; associated with
allergic reactions

A

eosinophil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

red blood cell

A

erythrocyte

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

leukocyte (polymorphonuclear granulocyte) formed in the bone marrow; granules do not stain
intensely and have a pale color

A

neutrophil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

leukocyte (granulocyte) with dark-staining blue granules; releases histamine and heparin

A

basophil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

coagulation

A

blood clotting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

granulocyte

A

White blood cels with dark
stainine
aranues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

mononuclear

A 
A cen with
a
Sinale
round
nucleus
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

polymorphonuclear

A

A white blood

cell with a multi lobed nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

globulin

A

These proteins in plasma are separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types. These include antibodies
also

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

immature red blood cells

A

erythroblasts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

large platelet cell in the bone marrow

A

megakaryocyte

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

monocyte that engulf foreign material

A

macrophage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

blood protein that contains iron

A

hemoglobin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

liquid portion of blood

A

plasma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

immature bone marrow that gives rise to granulocytes

A

myeloblast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

orange-yellow pigment produced from hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed

A

bilirubin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

plasma protein converted to fibrin in clotting process

A

fibrinogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

proteins in plasma; separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types

A

globulin

23
Q

substance (usually foreign) that stimulates production of an antibody

A

antigen

24
Q

protein in blood that maintains the proper amount of water in the blood

A

albumin

25
Q

specific protein produced by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood

A

antibody

26
Q

anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells

A

heparin

27
Q

change in structure and function of a cell as it matures

A

differentiation

28
Q

Name four types of plasma proteins.

A

GlObulin
Fibrinogen
prothrombin
serum

29
Q

What is the Rh factor?

A

if a person is born with the RH antigen in their blood cells

30
Q

what is the breakdown of red blood cells

A

hemolysis

31
Q

a person with type a blood has what antigens/ antibodies

A

A antigens

B antibodies

32
Q

A persons with type B blood has what antigen/antibodies in their body

A

B antigen

B antibodies

33
Q

a person with type o blood has what antigen/antibodies

A

no antigens

a&b antibodies

34
Q

A person with type AB blood has what antigens/antibodies

A

A&B antigens

no antibodies

35
Q

What is plasmapheresis?

A

removal of plasma from withdrawn blood

36
Q

/myelopoiesis

A

formation of blood marrow

37
Q

hemostasis

A

stopping of blood

38
Q

how much blood is in the body

A

5 liters

39
Q

what proteins determine blood type

A

agglutinogens

40
Q

blood samples can be used for

A

determine blood types and dna

41
Q

blood droplets can be used for

A

clues

42
Q

blood splatter can be used for

A

patterns

43
Q

what are the components of plasma

A

albumins, globulins, fibrinogen, electrolytes

44
Q

what do erythrocytes do and contain

A

carry oxygen and hemoglobin

45
Q

what is the function of leukocytes

A

defending the immune system

46
Q

what are the types of leukocytes

A

neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes

47
Q

how to remember the 5 Leukocytes

A 
Never (neutrophils)
Let. (lymphocytes)
Monkeys (monocytes)
Eat (eosinophils)
Bananas (basophils)
48
Q

what are the most abundant cells in the body without a nucleus

A

erythrocytes

49
Q

4 major plasma proteins

A

albumin, globulins, fibrinogen, prothrombin

50
Q

the plasma protein that maintains the prope amount of water in the blood

A

albumin

51
Q

drug given to prevent clots

A

warfarin

52
Q

a blood clot that travel through the circulation

A

embolus

53
Q

where do fibrin come from

A

the basis of a clot

medical (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions