Blood

Question 1

The liquid portion of blood is known as

Answer 1

Plasma

Question 2

Blood cell formation in red marrow is called

Answer 2

Hematopoiesis

Question 3

The most abundant plasma protein contributing to osmotic pressure is called

Answer 3

Albumin

Question 4

Blood plasma is mostly ___

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) are aka:

Answer 5

Erythrocytes

Question 6

RBC’s are packed with __ to carry oxygen

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

The percentage of the total volume of blood that is RBC’s is known as

Answer 7

Hematocrit

Question 8

The lack or deficiency of oxygen is called

Answer 8

Hypoxia

Question 9

With a prolonged lack of oxygen, the kidneys produce ____ to stimulate the red marrow to produce RBC’s

Answer 9

Erythropoietin

Question 10

This molecule, produced in the stomach lining, protects and carries Vitamin B12 to the marrow for blood cell formation

Answer 10

Intrinsic factor

Question 11

A genetic disorder causing mis-shapen RBC’s that clog & rupture capillaries

Answer 11

Sickle cell anemia

Question 12

Suppression of red marrow by chemicals, antibiotics, radiation or some medications is called

Answer 12

Aplastic anemia

Question 13

Anemia due to rapid destruction of RBC’s as in malaria, sickle cell or erythroblastosis fetalis is called

Answer 13

Hemolytic anemia

Question 14

The lifespan of RBC’s is ___

Answer 14

100-120 days

Question 15

The heme portion of hemoglobin is broken down into bilirubin. If it is unable to be excreted properly, it may cause ___

Answer 15

Jaundice

Question 16

A universal recipient has blood type

Answer 16

AB

Question 17

A universal donor has blood type

Answer 17

O

Question 18

Who can receive blood type A

Answer 18

A, AB

Question 19

Who can receive blood type O

Answer 19

Everyone

Question 20

The series of reactions that leads to clotting of a damaged blood vessel is called

Answer 20

Hemostasis

Question 21

The drug which prevents maternal sensitization to Rh factor

Answer 21

RhoGAM

Question 22

An Rh negative mother exposed to fetal positive Rh factor may cause hemolysis of fetal blood. This is aka

Answer 22

Erythroblastosis fetalis

Question 23

The most abundant White Blood Cell (WBC) is

Answer 23

Neutrophils

Question 24

Normal range of RBC’s (in mill/microliter)

Answer 24

4.5-6.0

Question 25

Normal value for hemoglobin in g/100ml

Answer 25

12-18

Question 26

Normal hematocrit value (% total blood as RBC’s)

Answer 26

38-48%

Question 27

The normal value for Platelets (aka thrombocytes)/ microliter

Answer 27

150,000-300,000

Question 28

___ is necessary for the liver to synthesize several clotting factors

Answer 28

Vit K

Question 29

An anticoagulant produced by basophils to prevent abnormal clotting within vessels

Answer 29

Heparin

Question 30

The proper order for hemostasis:V=vascular spasm P=platelet plug formation C=coagulation

Answer 30

V,P,C

Question 31

The most common form of hemophilia is ___ and involves a genetic deficiency of ___

Answer 31

A, Factor VIII

Question 32

A clot that forms in an intact vessel is called

Answer 32

Thrombus

Question 33

A thrombus that breaks away from a vessel wall and circulates within the bloodstream is called

Answer 33

Embolus

Question 34

Breaking the positive feedback cascade of clotting is the role of this globulin produced in the liver

Answer 34

Antithrombin