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Which blood cells contain hemoglobin? RBC

Erythrocytes are ___________. anucleuate

__________is/are the fluid matrix found in blood. Plasma

Which blood cell has a typical count of 5,000 to 10,000 per cubic millimeter? WBC 

Blood is a classified as a _________ tissue because there are cells embedded in a lot plasma matrix. connective

The solid part of the blood and is collectively known as the formed elements Both B and C 

Which blood cells occurs more frequently per cubic millimeter? RBC

Which blood cell typically has a count of 250,000 to 400,000 per cubic millimeter?  Platelets 

Which blood cell has a typical count of 4.5 to 5.5 million per cubic millimeter? Erythrocytes 

Which WBC produces a histamine, a vasodilator, and heparin? Basophils 

Erythrocytes have a _______ shape that increases its oxygen carrying capacity. Biconcave 

How much blood does the average adult have? 4 to 6 quarts 

White blood cells can be classified as granulocytes or agranulocytes. Which type is shown with letter A? Granulocytes

Which type of WBC produces antihistamines? Eosinophils

 Which blood cells are associated with phagocytosis? Leukocytes 

Which type of WBCs provide immunity by developing antibodies? Lymphocytes 

Which of the following is  a primary function of blood? Helps fight diseases, distributes heat, transports nutrients, oxygen, wastes, and hormones 

Fibrinogen and prothrombin assist with what process? Facilitating clotting 

Another name for the White Blood Cells (WBC) is ___________ Leukocytes 

 The main purpose of red blood cells is to? 

Deliver Oxygen to cells and remove Carbon Dioxide from them

Formed elements (RBCs) make up ______% of blood. 45% 

The study of blood is called? Hematology

 Where does blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) take place, producing new blood cells? Red bone marrow 

Which of the following are transported in blood?

water & nutrients

oxygen & carbon dioxide

hormones & waste products

Another name for white blood cell is? Leukocyte 

_________ is a major component of hemoglobinthat carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Iron 

The liquid part of the blood is? plasma

Plasma makes up ~______% of blood. 55%

Water makes up approximately what percent of plasma? 90%

The blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets) are collectively known as? formed elements

Another name for Red Blood Cells (RBC) 🩸 cells is? Erythrocytes

 This component of the blood contains the blood cells that fight infection. B 

What is the function of a erythrocyte?

functions in transport of oxygen bound to hemoglobin and also transports small amounts of carbon dioxide

What organ circulates the blood within the body? Heart 

The blood cell that is responsible for blood clotting to stop bleeding? Thrombocytes 

This component of the blood makes up 45% of the whole blood and is made up of the erythrocytes. C 

Which gas does hemoglobin carry?

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Which blood cells are responsible for fighting infection? Leukocytes

The liquid portion of the blood that carries glucose, vitamins, water, and other substances to the cells? Plasma 

What is the function of a thrombocyte? needed for blood clotting; initiates the clotting cascade by clinging to a torn vessel

The liquid part of the blood and makes up 55% of the whole blood? A

Another name for platelet is?  Thrombocytes 

Erythrocytes contain the protein ______ that carries oxygen. hemoglobin

Which blood cell is responsible for immunity and defense? Leukocytes

 What is the function of a leukocyte? defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials or by producing antibodies