Chapter 11 Homework

Which of these is not a component of plasma?

Cerebrospinal fluid

White

Leuko-

Red

Erythro-

Blue

Cyano-

Yellow

Xantho-

Purple

Purpuro-

Black

Melano-

What is the term for the production of red blood cells?

Erythropoiesis

Which of the following describe hemolytic anemia?

Lack of blood due to destruction of blood cells

The patient has a WBC count of 4000. What condition does this indicate?

Leukopenia

Which term describes the clotting (stoppage of bleeding)?

Hemostasis

The term hyperkalemia means what?

High potassium in the blood

Which of the following are components of blood?

Erythrocytes

Plasma

Thrombocytes

Leukocytes

Sodium

Natr-

Potassium

Kal-

Calcium

Cal-

What condition is most likely causing the patient’s fatigue and shortness of breath?

Pernicious anemia

Which of the following findings is indicative of thrombocytopenia?

Platelet count of 80,000/mcL

What type of blood cell is responsible for fighting pathogens in the body?

Leukocytes

The term hemorrhage means which of the following?

Flow of blood

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

O Rh-negative

When blood flow to a tissue stops, what happens to the tissue?

Ischemia