Exam 10: Blood and Lymphatic System

Write the correct abbreviation for hemoglobin:

The medical term that describes the formation of red blood cells is:

An agent that works against the formation of blood clots is an:

Write the correct meaning for Hct:

A puncture of the ear lobe or forearm to determine the time required for blood to stop flowing is:

Thrombocytes,commonly called ________,are disk-shaped cells about half the size of erythrocytes.

A clot that forms attached to a vein wall is termed:

________ is the engulfing and eating of particulate substances.

An abnormal accumulation of lymph in the interstitial spaces is:

In the term anaphylaxis,the suffix -phylaxis means:

Antianemic agents are also known as:

Heparin sodium and Coumadin are examples of ________.

Folvite is used to treat:

The abbreviation Ig means ________.

A cell that has an attraction for a base dye is called a/an ________.

A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:

The ________ is a soft,dark red oval body lying in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen.

Which type of blood cell plays an important role in the clotting process?

The clear,yellowish fluid that separates from the clot when blood clots is:

As the major site for erythrocyte destruction,the ________ serves as a reservoir for blood and acts as a filter,removing microorganisms from the blood.