Exam 27: Blood

Maturation causes an increase in the size of red blood cells.

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -The soluble protein that is acted on to form the insoluble protein that actually forms the clot

Globulins play an important role in the body's defense process.

Considering only the blood antigens A, B, AB, and O, which blood type is considered the universal recipient? Explain the physiological basis of its being referred to as the universal recipient.

Most lymphocytes and monocytes come from hematopoietic adult stem cells in lymphatic tissue.

Many types of blood cells are produced in the:

Which type of protein constitutes more than half of the total proteins in blood plasma?

Hematocrit includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and soluble proteins from the plasma.

Describe the shape of the red blood cell. How does this structure assist the cell in accomplishing its function?

When whole blood is spun down in a centrifuge, the buffy coat can be found:

In order to maintain a constant level of red blood cells, about 2 billion red blood cells must be made per day.

Type O blood contains both antigen A and antigen B on the red blood cells.

Monocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Which plasma protein plays an important role in the immune system?

Only mature red blood cells are found in the circulatory system.

A woman who is pregnant for the first time cannot possibly have anti-Rh antibodies in her blood.

Mrs. Washington's blood type is O positive. Her husband's type is O negative. Her newborn baby's blood type is O negative. Does this combination of blood types present any concerns related to future pregnancies Mrs. Washington may have? Explain your answer.

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -Protein that is acted on to become thrombin

Hemoglobin is broken down into iron and bilirubin. The iron is returned to the bone marrow and the bilirubin is excreted by the kidneys.

Conditions that result in decreased red blood cell numbers are called anemias.