Exam 12: Blood

What are the most active phagocytic cells among the leukocytes?

The accummulation of what product of erythrocyte breakdown can result in the condition called jaundice?

Macrophages phagocytize old red blood cells and transport hemoglobin to the kidney for elimination.

Lymphocytes function to phagocytize bacteria.

The bluish color of skin and mucous membranes due to prolonged oxygen deficiency is called __________.

Hemoglobin contains four __________ groups, each of which has a(n) __________ at its center, acting as the binding site for oxygen.

What type of white blood cell is phagocytic, has a segmented nucleus, and accounts for more than half of all WBCs?

Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are the type of leukocyte called granulocytes.

What type of leukocyte accounts for 25% to 33% of all circulating WBCs and is closest in size to the red blood cells?

What is the typical total blood volume for males of average height and weight?

What type of leukocyte has cytoplasmic granules that appear very dark blue in a basic stain?

Which formed element lacks a nucleus and has a biconcave shape?

Which situation would lead to a transfusion reaction?

The process of coagulation involves what step?

What causes sickle cell disease, in whichred blood cells contain abnormal hemoglobin?

By what process can white blood cells leave blood vessels and enter tissue spaces?

The term __________ refers to an abnormally low white blood cell count.

What is the primary function of plasma albumin?

The process that stops bleeding by one of several means is called __________.

Persons with type AB blood are considered universal donors.