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The passage of blood, or any of its formed elements, through the blood vessel walls into body tissues is called?
diapedesis
What is the thin layer of white blood cells and platelets that lies between the red blood cells and plasma in a blood sample that has gone through a centrifuge?
buffy coat
This is the formation and development of red blood cells.
hematopoiesis
(T/F) Oxyhemoglobin hemoglobin molecules with attached oxygen molecules transports oxygen from the body tissues to the lungs.
False
Where in the body are red blood cells formed?
bone marrow
which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?
erythropoietin
The functions of blood can be divided into what three major categories? (choose 3)
transportation, regulation, protection
Which of the following white blood cell types acts as the first responders in the bodies immune system?
Neutrophils
Which of the following white blood cell types forms antibodies in the immune system?
Lymphocytes
Match the following genotypes to the correct phenotypes in the blood group example below.
IAi
Type A blood
Match the following genotypes to the correct phenotypes in the blood group example below.
IAIB
Type AB
Match the following genotypes to the correct phenotypes in the blood group example below.
ii
Type O blood
Match the following genotypes to the correct phenotypes in the blood group example below.
IBIB
Type B
It is possible for a woman who has type B blood to have a father who has type A blood.
Yes, it is possible.
(T/F) It is possible for a person with blood type AB to have a baby with a person with blood type B and have a type o child?
False
It is possible for a woman who has type O blood and a man who has type O blood to have a child with type A blood.
No it is not possible.
(T/F) It is possible for a person with blood type A to have a baby with a person with blood type B and have a type o child?
True
How would you indicate a person's blood type if the person has A antigens and the Rh factor on their red blood cells?
A+
If you have. type B+, which of the following blood types can you receive? (choose all that apply)
O+ O- B-
Which blood type classifies someone as a universal donor?
O-
If you have. type AB+, which of the following blood types can you receive? (choose all that apply)
O- O+ A- A+ AB+
condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or an insufficient amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells
anemia
procedure in which excess metals, such as iron, are removed from the blood
chelation therapy
the most common anemia
iron deficient anemia
severe anemia caused by the inability of the intestines to absorb vitamin B2, which is essential for the formation of red blood cells
pernicious anemia
a condition that affects the body's ability to produce fully developed hemoglobin and red blood cells
thalassemia
a condition in which the bone marrow manufactures too many red blood cells; caused by prolonged altitude exposure and a genetic mutation
polycythemia
a disease in which the red blood cells are shaped like a crescent, rather than a disk
sickle cell anemia
the drawing of blood; a standard treatment for polycythemia
phlebotomy
a condition in which blood does not clot properly due to the absence of a clotting factor
hemophilia
a form of leukemia characterized by overproduction of granulocytes
chronic myeloid leukemia
a cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow
multiple myeloma
a blood disorder characterized by yellow-colored skin and whites of the eyes
jaundice
condition in which the bone marrow is incapable of making new red blood cells
aplastic anemia
a cancer caused by the production of an extremely high number of immature white blood cells in the bone marrow
leukemia
the most common form of leukemia in adults over 70 years of age; characterized by overproduction of lymphocytes
acute lymphocytic leukemia
a form of leukemia characterized by extremely high levels of lymphocytes; most often found in middle-age adults
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
the most common form of leukemia in adults; develops when the bone marrow produces too many myeloblasts
acute myeloid leukemia
a form of leukemia characterized by overproduction of granulocytes
chronic myeloid leukemia
The scientific term for the drawing of blood is _______________.
phlebotomy
Which of the following is the type of leukemia that overproduces lymphocytes?
lymphocytic
A condition in which the bone marrow is incapable of making new red blood cells.
aplastic anemia
Which of the following is a condition that affects the body's ability to produce fully developed hemoglobin and red blood cells.
thalassemia
Which anemia is caused by the inability of the intestines to absorb vitamin B..
Pernicious anemia
Eating which food will help you combat the effects of Iron-deficient anemia?
eating spinach
A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: (choose all that apply)
The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells
The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
The number of red blood cells (RBC count)
A breakdown of all white blood cells types (WBC type)
Acute leukemia occurs when leukocytes develop more slowly, potentially taking years to cause symptom.
False
Symptoms of anemia include: (choose all that apply)
shortness of breath
fatigue
elevated body temperature
headache
dizziness
When a blood clot forms in a vein it is called a ______.
thrombus
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