Blood Flashcards
In plasma, gamma globulin helps in the synthesis of antibodies that destroy or render harmless disease-carrying organisms.
True
In the inflammation process, there is a decrease in the number of granular neutrophils.
False. In the inflammation process, there is an increase in the number of granular
neutrophils.
The process of the bursting of red blood cells is known as hemolysis.
True
A normal sedimentation rate in women is 0 to 20 mm/hour.
true
The normal coagulation time for blood is 10 to 15 minutes.
False. The normal coagulation time for blood is 8 to 15 minutes.
In leukemia, the overabundance of leukocyte cells replaces erythrocytes, which means the tissue gets an inadequate supply of oxygen.
True
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of vitamin B6 and the intrinsic factor.
False. Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of vitamin B12 and the intrinsic factor.
Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there is an increase in the number of platelets.
False. Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of
platelets.
In sickle cell anemia, the rigid sickling of the red blood cells causes vaso-occlusion and results in painful crises.
True
A clinical lab technologist physically and chemically analyzes as well as cultures all body fluids.
True
The word root megaly means _____.
a. enlargement of
Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that influence the secretions of pituitary are _____.
neurohormones
The type of hormone derived from a single amino acid is called a(n) _____.
Amine
What word root means thirst?
Dipsia
Also called ductless glands, which type of glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream?
Endocrine
Facial swelling found in hypothyroidism is called _____.
myxedema
An appetite stimulant produced by the stomach is _____.
a. mineralcorticoid
b. leptin
c. ghrelin
d. insulin
c. ghrelin
Depending on the time hypothyroidism strikes its victims, _____ different sets of disorders may occur.
a. two
b. five
c. four
d. Three
a. two
Hyperfunction of the parathyroid leads to _____.
a. tetany
b. spasms of the respiratory muscles
c. decreased calcium blood levels
d. kidney stones
d. kidney stones
A special group of cells that secretes the hormone insulin directly into the bloodstream is called _____.
a. gonads
b. exocrine gland
c. adrenal cortex
d. islets of Langerhans
d. islets of Langerhans
Which gland is a small, pinecone-shaped organ that is attached by a slim stalk to the roof of the third ventricle in the brain?
a. Pineal gland
b. Pituitary gland
c. Thyroid gland
d. Thymus gland
a. Pineal gland
What hormone is responsible for the development of breast tissue and stimulates the production of milk after childbirth?
a. Oxytocin
b. Prolactin
c. Somatotropin
d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
b. Prolactin
Abnormal protrusion of the eyes is called _____.
a. myxedema
b. exophthalmos
c. polydipsia
d. Goiter
b. exophthalmos
The hormone ADH maintains water balance by increasing the absorption of water in the _____.
a. lungs
b. kidney tubules
c. pituitary
d. pancreas
b. kidney tubules
The word root thyr means _____.
a. enlargement of
b. shield
c. urination
d. toward the kidney
b. shield
Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex leads to what condition?
a. Myxedema
b. Cushing’s syndrome
c. Addison’s disease
d. Grave’s disease
c. Addison’s disease
The sex glands are the _____.
a. androgens
b. gonads
c. adrenals
d. Parathyroids
b. gonads
Which hormone causes contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus?
a. Oxytocin
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Prolactin
d. Follicle stimulating hormone
a. Oxytocin
The parathyroid glands secrete which hormone?
a. Calcitonin
b. Aldosterone
c. Parathormone
d. Thyroxine
c. Parathormone
A condition in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin or is unable to produce enough insulin for the cells to use glucose is called _____.
a. diabetes mellitus
b. diabetes insipidus
c. meningitis
d. hypoglycemia
a. diabetes mellitus
olyphagia is excessive _____.
a. hunger
b. thirst
c. urination
d. growth
a. hunger
A congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone is called _____.
a. diabetes mellitus
b. cretinism
c. exophthalmos
d. hyperglycemia
b. cretinism
What occurs as a result from a drop in the level of a hormone?
a. Goiter
b. Prostaglandin release
c. Excitability
d. Negative feedback
d. negative feedback
