Overview of the Hematologic System - Platelets And Other Information On WBCs And RBCs

Question 1

Platelets are also known as____

Answer 1

Thrombocytes

Question 2

Platelets are also known as thrombocytes because?

Answer 2

They’re involved in the first step ofthrombosisor blood clotting

Question 3

Thrombosis

Answer 3

Blood clotting

Question 4

Platelets stick to the damaged edges of the blood vessel and to each other, forming a____

Answer 4

Platelet plug

Question 5

What’s the normal blood count for RBCs or Erythrocytes?

Answer 5

4–6 million cells/microliter blood

Question 6

What is the normal count for WBCs or Leukocytes?

Answer 6

4,500–10,000 cells/microliter blood

Question 7

What is the normal count for Platelets or Thrombocytes?

Answer 7

150,000–450,000 cells/microliter blood

Question 8

What is the main function of RBCs or Erythrocytes?

Answer 8

The main function is to transport hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs to the entire body

Question 9

What is the main function of WBCs or Leukocytes?

Answer 9

The main function is to produce an immune response and protect the body against foreign pathogens

Question 10

What is the main function of Platelets or Thrombocytes?

Answer 10

The main function is to promote blood clotting to stop bleeding

Question 11

What is the lifespan of RBCs or Erythrocytes?

Answer 11

Life span is 120 days

Question 12

What is the common disorder of RBCs or Erythrocytes?

Answer 12

Anemia

Question 13

What is the common disorders of WBCs or Leukocytes?

Answer 13

Leukemia and lymphoma

Question 14

What is the common disorder of platelets?

Answer 14

Thrombocytopenia