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1
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What is the composition of blood?

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Blood consists of plasma and formed elements.

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What is hemostasis?

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Hemostasis is the prevention and stopping of blood loss.

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What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

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Delivering oxygen to the body’s tissues.

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4
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List the major types of plasma proteins.

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  • Albumin
  • Fibrinogen
  • Globulins
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What is the role of prothrombin in blood coagulation?

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Prothrombin is an inactive form of thrombin that catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

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What are the two main categories of leukocytes?

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  • Granulocytes
  • Agranulocytes
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Identify the five types of leukocytes in order of relative prevalence.

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  • Neutrophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
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What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes?

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120 days.

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9
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What is the hematocrit?

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The percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood.

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10
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True or False: Platelets are complete cells.

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False.

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What is the function of platelets?

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To play a role in blood clotting.

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12
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What is the primary function of leukocytes?

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To protect the body from infections.

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13
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What distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes?

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Granulocytes have visibly stained granules, agranulocytes do not.

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Fill in the blank: The three types of granulocytes are ______, ______, and ______.

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[neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils]

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15
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What type of leukocyte is known for performing phagocytosis?

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Monocytes.

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?

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To identify and neutralize non-self molecules.

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17
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What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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Type O.

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18
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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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Type AB.

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19
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Describe the process of coagulation.

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A complex cascade of chemical reactions culminating in the formation of a fibrin mesh.

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20
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How does the body respond to blood loss of 15-30%?

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The body starts to feel weak and appear pale.

21
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What happens when blood loss exceeds 30%?

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The body may go into shock, which can result in death if untreated.

22
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List the components of plasma.

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  • Water
  • Proteins
  • Nutrients
  • Ions
  • Dissolved gases
  • Waste products
23
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What are the roles of thrombin and fibrinogen in coagulation?

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Thrombin catalyzes fibrinogen to fibrin, which forms a blood clot.

24
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What is the significance of Rh factor in blood typing?

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The presence or absence of Rh antigen classifies blood as positive or negative.

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True or False: Blood typing is a simple process.
False.
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What is the mnemonic to remember the relative abundance of leukocyte types?
Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas.
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What is the function of albumin in plasma?
It dictates how fluids move between the blood and the body's tissues.
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What are the characteristics of lymphocytes?
Smallest leukocytes with a large nucleus, responsible for adaptive immune response.
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How are antibodies developed in relation to blood type?
They are developed early in life as the immune system encounters similar molecules in food.
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What is the role of fibrin in hemostasis?
Fibrin creates a mesh that reinforces the platelet plug.
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What antibodies does type A blood develop?
Anti-B antibodies ## Footnote Type A blood recognizes A antigens as self and develops antibodies against B antigens
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What antibodies does type B blood have?
Anti-A antibodies ## Footnote Type B blood recognizes B antigens as self and develops antibodies against A antigens
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What antibodies does type AB blood have?
No antibodies ## Footnote Type AB blood has both A and B antigens and does not develop antibodies against them
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What antibodies does type O blood have?
Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies ## Footnote Type O blood has no A or B antigens and develops antibodies against both
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What causes complications during wrong blood transfusions?
Antibodies attacking non-self antigens ## Footnote For example, anti-B antibodies in type A blood attack B antigens in type B blood
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What is the Rh factor?
An antigen found on the surface of red blood cells ## Footnote Rh factor was first discovered in rhesus monkeys
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What does it mean to be Rh-positive?
Having the Rh factor antigen on red blood cells ## Footnote Rh-negative individuals lack this antigen
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What happens when Rh-negative individuals are exposed to Rh-positive blood?
They develop antibodies against Rh factor antigens ## Footnote This can cause a transfusion reaction in future transfusions
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What is a universal donor blood type?
Type O-negative ## Footnote Type O-negative has no A, B, or Rh antigens
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What is a universal recipient blood type?
Type AB-positive ## Footnote Type AB-positive has no antibodies against A, B, or Rh antigens
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What condition can occur if Rh factor antibodies cross the placenta?
Erythroblastosis fetalis ## Footnote Also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn
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What is the treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
RhoGam ## Footnote RhoGam contains premade antibodies against Rh factor antigen
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What is a differential leukocyte count?
A test to determine the relative abundance of leukocyte types ## Footnote It helps clinicians diagnose illness or disease
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What is the purpose of blood typing?
To determine an individual's blood type and compatibility ## Footnote It involves testing reactions between blood samples and antibodies
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What is hematocrit?
The percentage of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells ## Footnote Normal values typically range from 38% to 52% in adults
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What factors can cause abnormal hematocrit levels?
Dehydration, anemia, or polycythemia ## Footnote Each condition affects the volume of red blood cells in the blood
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What do the terms 'homozygous' and 'heterozygous' mean?
'Homozygous' means having two identical alleles for a gene, while 'heterozygous' means having two different alleles ## Footnote This affects the expression of traits in offspring
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What is a Punnett square used for?
To predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from parental genotypes ## Footnote It visually represents genetic crosses

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