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16 Cards in this Set
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contains protein in the form of albumin |
plasma |
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what form is bilirubin when it is excreted in urine or feces |
urobilinogen and stercobilin |
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characterizes aging red blood cells |
they are engulfed by macrophages |
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what mature blood cell is derived from a reticulocyte |
erythrocyte |
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what might trigger erythropoiesis |
increased tissue demand for oxygen |
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describe blood cell formation |
main sites of blood cell formation in adults is the red marrow |
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correct sequence of white blood cell development |
myeloid stem cell, myeloblast, band cell, neutrophil |
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what type of leukocyte has no visible granules when stained |
monocyte
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which leukocyte contains a nucleus that occupies most of the cell |
lymphocyte |
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what substance makes up the structural basis of a clot |
fibrin |
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what enzyme converts fibrinogen to fibrin |
thrombin |
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what is the potent aggregate that attracts more platelets to the site of an injury |
adenosine diphosphate |
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what is a blood clot that has dislodged from its site of formation called |
embolus |
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failure to produce clotting factors may indicate an imbalance in what organ |
liver |
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bleeding disorder characterized by petechiae |
thrombocytopenia |
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associated with polycythemia |
high hematocrit |
