Anatomy module three Flashcards
(101 cards)
Innate immunity consists of (choose all that apply)
Surface barriers
Non-specific internal defenses
Inflammation
The lifespan of a red blood cell is approximately:
120 days
Which condition can result from excessive bilirubin buildup in the bloodstream?
Jaundice
Which molecule is commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol” and contributes to plaque formation in atherosclerosis?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
The primary function of erythrocytes is to:
Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
Hemophilia is a disorder affecting:
Blood clotting
The heme portion of hemoglobin binds to:
Oxygen
The most abundant plasma protein is:
Albumin
Blood Disorders
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin?
Anemia
Polycythemia refers to:
An abnormally high red blood cell count
Sickle cell anemia is caused by:
A genetic mutation in hemoglobin
The hormone that regulates red blood cell production is:
Erythropoietin
What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis?
Buildup of plaque in the arterial walls
The protein responsible for forming a blood clot is:
Fibrin
Which blood component is responsible for immune defense?
Leukocytes
The process of stopping blood loss is called:
Hemostasis
Hematocrit refers to:
The percentage of red blood cells in blood
Which if the FIRST form of defense against pathogens
skin
Inflammation
brings more leukocytes to the sight of infection
Which of the following are the functions of blood?
Transport of nutrients and gases
Regulation of body temperature
Protection against infections
Which of the following are common complications of atherosclerosis?
Stroke
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Hypertension
Which pigment is responsible for the brown color of feces and is derived from bilirubin metabolism?
Stercobilin
Plasma is primarily composed of:
Water
Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?
Vitamin K