Exam 12: Blood

Blood is a type of __________ tissue.

A platelet count of __________ platelets per microliter of blood would indicate an increased risk of bleeding.

Basophils release chemicals that increase blood flow to injured tissues and promote inflammation.

Platelets forming a platelet plug release serotonin, which causes blood vessel walls to dilate.

Plasma makes up more than half (55%) of the volume of blood.

What type of white blood cell typically has a bilobed nucleus and a cytoplasm filled with granules that appear deep red in an acidic stain?

Albumin, collagen, and fibrinogen are the three main types of plasma proteins.

By definition, the term __________ refers to a white blood cell count that is lower than normal.

Due to her Crohn's disease, Kristen has a fat malabsorption disorder with which she is less able to absorb dietary fats and the fat-soluble vitamins from her small intestine. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin K. What is a possible effect of this malabsorption disorder?

What term is defined as an excessive number of white blood cells?

Platelets are a part of the mechanism that repairs breaks in blood vessels and that causes blood clot formation.

Functions of plasma electrolytes include maintenance of osmotic pressure and regulation of blood pH.

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

A platelet plug is formed when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin.

Urea, uric acid, and creatine are examples of __________.

What is a primary function of lymphocytes?

A patient who has a red blood cell count of 3,275,000 cells per microliter of blood will likely exhibit which of the following symptoms?

What type of leukocyte accounts for 1% to 3% of all circulating WBCs?

What element is part of hemoglobin molecules?

Typically, the most common type of leukocyte in a blood sample is the __________.