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A blood thinner is just another name for? |
Anticoagulant |
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The most abundant plasma protein in the blood is? |
Albumin |
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What ion is essential in order for a clot to form? |
Ca |
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Name the condition where RBC concentration is 7.0 million/mm3 |
Polycythemia |
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An inflamed lining of a blood vessel will (increase, decrease, not change) the tendency for a blood clot to form by the intrinsic pathway? |
Increase |
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If you have agglutinogen B on your RBC, what type of blood may you have and to whom may you safely give the blood? |
B. (Get) B and AB. (Give) |
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Blood clots formed intrinsically are formed (faster, slower) than those formed extrinsically? |
Slower |
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What is a normal RBC concentration? |
5 million/mm3 |
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The hematocrit of 35% May indicate what condition? |
Anemia |
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Another name for a platelet? |
Thrombocyte |
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Name the parent cell for all blood cell types. |
Hemocytoblast |
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Name the process used to make sure your blood can be safely given to another person |
Cross matching |
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Basophils mature into what intracellular cell? |
Mast cell |
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Two types of lymphocytes |
1. B cells 2. T cells |
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The two enzymes produced in the clotting process that are required for a cloud to form are? |
1. Thrombin 2. Prothrombinase |
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A cell is placed into blood. The concentration of the salts in the intracellular fluid of the cell is 0.75% the salt concentration of the interstitial fluid is 0.85%. Water will flow (into, out of) the cell? |
Out |
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What is the initiating factor for a clot formed extrinsically? |
Extrinsic clots are formed when tissue factor is released by damaged tissue from outside of the bloodstream. |
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What is the initiating factor for a clot formed intrinsically? |
Intrinsic clots are formed when platelets stick to the wall of the vessel or plaque deposits causing the platelets to rupture. This sets up the clotting process |
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Two substance found in blood that are responsible for blood viscosity |
1. RBCs 2. Plasma proteins |
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The leukocyte that becomes a macrophage in the tissue is? |
Monocyte |
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3 indications of an inflammatory response? |
1. Red 2. Swelling 3. Warm |
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The normal concentration range for WBCs is? |
4000 - 9000/mm3 |
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The liquid portion of blood is called? |
Plasma |
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A normal hemoglobin concentration range in a male is? |
14 - 16g/dl |
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The process of forming a blood clot is called? |
Hemostasis |
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Two chemicals released by mast cells |
1. Heparin 2. Histamine |
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An increase in which WBC may indicate a past infection or parasitic infection. |
Eosinophil |
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If a baby is born with a Rh factor problem, then the Rh factor of the mother is? Father is? |
Mother is negative. Father is positive. |
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Normal PH range of blood is? |
7.35 - 7.45 |
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Blood type that can be used as a universal donor? |
Type O |
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The natural clot buster? |
Plasminogen |
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The ability of a white blood cell to detect foreign chemicals in the blood is called? |
Chemotaxis |
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Complete the chemical reaction for forming a blood clot: Damaged tissue --> A.______ + C._______ --> B._______ + D._______ --> E._______ + C._______ + F._______ --> G._______ |
A. Tissue Factor C. Calcium B. Prothrombinase D. Prothrombin E. Thrombin F. Fibrinogen G. Fibrin |
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Select all choices that may be possible causes for anemia. A. High red blood cell count. B. Very high white blood cell count. C. Low red blood cell count. D. Low iron levels. E. Low hemoglobin levels. F. High levels of vitamin B12. G. Crescent shaped red blood cells. |
B, C, D, E, G |
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What ion is essential in order for a clot to form? |
Ca |
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Molecule found in red blood cells that actually carry the oxygen. |
Hemoglobin |
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What is the most abundant white blood cell? |
Neutrophil |
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Name for the process of making blood cells |
Hemopoiesis |
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A moving clot is called? |
Embolism |
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Name for the process of making blood cells |
Hemopoiesis |
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Parent cell for all blood cell types |
Hemocytoblast (stem cell) |
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What conditions exist if the pH reading of blood is 7.48. |
Alkalosis |
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Name of the condition where red blood cells concentration is 7.0 million/mm3 |
Polycythemia |
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What is a normal male hemoglobin concentration? |
14 - 16 g/dl |
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What is a normal white blood cell concentration? |
4000 - 9000 mm3 |
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Two chemicals produced by basophils |
Heparin and histamine |
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Immature neutrophil |
Band |
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Two main types of lymphocytes |
B & T cells |
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A moving clot is called |
Embolism |
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The natural clot buster |
Plasminogen |
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Type of blood that acts as a universal donor |
O |
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Two substances most responsible for blood viscosity |
RBC & H2O |
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How does blood circulation regulate body temperature? |
1. Blood flows to the surface to cool 2. Blood flows deep to organs to retain heat |
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What is the role of erythropoietin in hemopoiesis? |
Stimulate RBC production |
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What type of stimuli May trigger increased rates of erythropoiesis |
Lack of oxygen, lack of iron , exercise |
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What is the role of heme |
Carries oxygen |
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What is the role of globin |
It carries CO2, supports the heme |
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What is the role of globulin |
Protection, antibody |
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Distinguish between antibodies and antigens. |
Antibodies are produced to destroy antigens (foreign protein) |
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What condition May a hematocrit of 35% indicate? What are some possible symptoms a person might experience? |
Anemia. Tired, lack of energy |
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Which leukocyte becomes a macrophage in the tissue |
Monocyte |
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How is chemotaxis important in protecting the body |
Aids the body to detect and find foreign Invaders |
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What results of a blood differential Exam May indicate a person has hay fever |
An increase in eosinophils |
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What are two enzymes produced in the coagulation process that are essential to form a clot |
Prothrombin and thrombin |
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What is a band |
An immature neutrophil in the blood |
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What is the difference between whole blood, plasma, and serum |
? |
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What are the two major differences between the intrinsic and extrinsic Pathways in terms of: -Speed? -Complexity of the routes? -Types of stimuli that stimulate each route? |
? |
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If you have agglutinogen B on your RVC, what type of blood may you have and to whom may you safely give blood. |
B. B and AB. |
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What is the role of albumin in the blood |
Concentrates the blood to assist in flow of Water by osmosis |
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What process is used to make sure your blood can be safely given to another person |
Cross matching |
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Lifespan and concentration of an erythrocyte |
? |
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Lifespan and concentration of a platelet |
? |
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Lifespan and concentration of a leukocyte |
? |
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If a baby is born with a Rh factor problem, what was the RH of the mother? What was the RH of the father? What problems will the baby have? |
Mother's RH was negative. Father's RH was positive. Baby may have to have a blood transfusion if baby survives gestational period. Most of the time miscarriage may happen. |
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Give three possible causes of anemia |
1. 2. 3. |
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Function of: neutrophils |
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Function of: eosinophils |
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Function of: basophils |
. |
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Function of: lymphocytes |
. |
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Function of: monocytes |
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Function of: macrophages |
. |
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Function of: thrombocytes |
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Function of: iron |
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Function of: platelet plug |
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Function of: vascular spasm |
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Function of: hemostasis |
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Function of: anticoagulant |
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