Exam 20: Blood

The difference between crystalloids and colloids is that crystalloids have a charge and colloids do not.

Another name for blood cells is formed elements.

A hematocrit of 40% means that in every 100 ml of whole blood,there are:

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -substance that converts prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions

Because they are formed in lymphatic tissue,there are no lymphocytes in bone marrow.

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

Match each term with its corresponding description. -granulocytes that phagocytize microorganisms for cellular defense; most numerous leukocyte

Erythropoietin is a hormone:

Match each blood cell life span with the corresponding blood cell type. -basophil

A drop in blood oxygen levels stimulates the liver to release erythropoietin.

In the development of the red blood cell,the reticulocyte is the most mature cell that still contains a nucleus.

Which are the only cells in the differentiation process of red blood cells that can be found circulating in the blood?

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

Match each blood cell life span with the corresponding blood cell type. -eosinophil

The nuclei of red blood cells and white blood cells are almost identical in size.

What part of the hemoglobin molecule combines with carbon dioxide?

People who live and work in high altitudes often have elevated red blood cell numbers.

Erythropoietinogen is released primarily by the kidneys.

A person with only antibody B in his or her plasma would have which blood type?

Match each term with its corresponding description. -agranulocytes involved in immunity; produce antibodies