Blood

Question 1

Blood

Answer 1

A type of connective tissue
* Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
* White blood cells (leukocytes)
* Platelets – cell fragments
* Plasma – fluid part of blood

Question 2

• The percentage of red blood cells
• Normal is about 45%

Answer 2

Hematocrit

Question 3

White cells and platelets =
Red blood cells =
Plasma =

Answer 3

1%
45%
55%

Question 4

low RBC count

Answer 4

Anemia

Question 5

carries oxygen; bright red

Answer 5

Oxyhemoglobin

Question 6

a pigment in RBCs

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

does not carry oxygen; darker red

Answer 7

Deoxyhemoglobin

Question 8

Deoxyhemoglobin carries carbon dioxide, so also called ____________

Answer 8

carboxyhemoglobin

Question 9

regulates production of Red Blood Cells

Answer 9

Erythropoietin

Question 10

destroy bacteria, viruses, and toxins in the bloodstream (phagocytes)

Answer 10

Neutrophils (55%)

Question 11

Granulocytes that get rid of parasitic infections such as worm infections

Answer 11

Eosinophils (3%)

Question 12

Granulocytes that control inflammation and allergic reactions

Answer 12

Basophils (1%)

Question 13

Granulocytes:

Answer 13

• Neutrophils
• Eosinophils
• Basophils

Question 14

Agranulocytes that destroy bacteria, viruses, and toxins in the blood

Answer 14

Monocytes (8%)

Question 15

Agranulocytes that provide immunity for the body

Answer 15

Lymphocytes (33%)

Question 16

Agranulocytes:

Answer 16

• Monocytes
• Lymphocytes

Question 17

Elevated WBC count
Usually due to infection

Answer 17

Leukocytosis

Question 18

Low WBC count
Some viral infections and other conditions

Answer 18

Leukopenia

Question 19

Fragments of cells found in the bloodstream

Answer 19

Platelets also called thrombocytes

Question 20

Liquid portion of blood composed mostly of water

Answer 20

Plasma

Question 21

Smallest plasma proteins

Answer 21

Albumins

Question 22

Proteins in the plasma that transport lipids and fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 22

Globulins

Question 23

Proteins in the plasma that needed for blood clotting

Answer 23

Fibrinogen

Question 24

Nutrients in the plasma:

Answer 24

• Amino acids
• Glucose
• Nucleotides
• Lipids from the digestive tract

Question 25

the control of bleeding

Answer 25

Hemostasis

Question 26

Three processes of hemostasis:

Answer 26

* Blood vessel spasm * Platelet plug formation * Blood coagulation

Question 27

Clumping of red blood cells

Answer 27

Agglutination

Question 28

protein on RBCs

Answer 28

Rh antigen

Question 29

RBCs contain the Rh antigen RBCs do not contain the Rh antigen

Answer 29

Rh-positive Rh-negative

Question 30

A ballooned, weakened arterial wall

Answer 30

Aneurysm

Question 31

Abnormal heart rhythms

Answer 31

Arrhythmias

Question 32

Inflammation of the innermost lining of the heart, including valves

Answer 32

Endocarditis

Question 33

Inflammation of the heart

Answer 33

Carditis

Question 34

Inflammation of the muscular layer of the heart

Answer 34

Myocarditis

Question 35

Inflammation of the membranes that surround the heart (pericardium)

Answer 35

Pericarditis

Question 36

High blood pressure; consistent resting blood pressure equal to or greater than 140/90 mm Hg

Answer 36

Hypertension

Question 37

Bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal WBCs

Answer 37

Leukemia

Question 38

Abnormal heart sounds

Answer 38

Murmurs

Question 39

Heart attack; damage to cardiac muscle due to a lack of blood supply

Answer 39

Myocardial Infarction

Question 40

Abnormal hemoglobin causes RBCs to change to a sickle shape; abnormal cells stick in capillaries

Answer 40

Sickle Cell Anemia

Question 41

Inherited form of anemia; defective hemoglobin chain causes, small, pale, and short-lived RBCs

Answer 41

Thalassemia

Question 42

Blood clots and inflammation develops in a vein

Answer 42

Thrombophlebitis

Question 43

Twisted, dilated veins

Answer 43

Varicose Veins