Exam 8: Blood

White blood cells that attract an alkaline dye, combat parasites, and release histamines and heparin are

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder.

The process in which a donor's own blood is removed and stored in anticipation of a future need is

An increase in the number of agranulocytes caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is

Anemia caused by the body's destruction of its own RBCs by serum antibodies is _____ anemia.

The formed elements of blood make up approximately ________ of the blood volume.

Whole blood is composed of blood cells and lymph.

An individual with which ABO blood type is considered a universal recipient?

The pathogen that causes mononucleosis is

A complication from sickle cell anemia that causes high blood pressure in the lungs is called

White blood cells named for their lack of granules are termed

Inadequate blood flow caused by an overwhelming infection and low blood pressure is called

Another name for agranulocytes is mononuclear leukocytes.

Which of the following cells specialize in phagocytosis?

A thrombocyte is a type of granulocyte.

A slight or moderate increase in the number of white blood cells is

Stopping bleeding is

A substance in blood that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide is

A deficiency of all blood cells is

The combining form for plasma minus the clotting proteins is