Exam 12: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

Which of the following can occur as a result of fetal-maternal Rh incompatability in the fetal blood?

An eosinophil has large granules in the cytoplasm that stain red-orange with acidic dyes and typically contains a two or three lobed nucleus.

Monocytes migrate into body tissues to become phagocytic cells called:

Which cell is involved in the condition known as Polycythemia?

Hemoglobin transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitric oxide.

Platelets:

Several different chemicals released by microbes and inflamed tissues attract phagocytes, a phenomenon called _____.

The heme portion of hemoglobin contains iron that binds reversibly with oxygen. In addition to oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, hemoglobin functions in blood pressure regulation by ferrying nitric oxide throughout the body.

B cells develop into _____ cells whose function is to produce _____ that help destroy bacteria and inactivate their toxins.

The components of the cardiovascular system include: 1 interstitial fluid 2 blood vessels 3 heart 4 lymphatic vessels 5 blood

Briefly describe the structure of a hemoglobin molecule and relate that to its functions.

_____ stem cells give rise to lymphocytes.

In cases of sickle cell anemia, malformation of thrombocytes occur which produces abnormal clotting of the blood.

Describe the anatomical features of a mature red blood cell that suits it for its functions of gas transport.

Reduction of oxygen-carrying capacity is a condition referred to as

Megakaryocytes are cells that break into 2000-3000 platelets.

Which cell type is involved in the condition known as Leukemia?

Albumins, the smallest plasma proteins, are important in maintaining osmotic pressure.

Following a routine CBC (complete blood count), the hematocrit for Ms. Smith, a 46-year old female, is 32%. This would most likely be indicative of what condition?

Red blood cells and white blood cells are directly involved in which two functions of blood?