Blood Flashcards
1
Q
which blood goup is onsidered a unicersal recipient? and why
A
AB
b/c there are no antibodies to attack the donor cells
2
Q
which blood group does not hae any antibodies
A
AB
3
Q
blood groups are determined by the presence of specific _____ on the cell membranes of that person’s erythrocytes
A
antigents
4
Q
which type of cells make up the majority of the blood cells
A
erythrocytes
5
Q
what is most likely to indicate dehydration?
A
elevated hematocrit
6
Q
which leukemia is most likely to develop in children
A
ALL
7
Q
transports oxygen
A
erythrocytes
8
Q
aides in blood clotting
A
thrombocytes
9
Q
releases histamine and heparin in an inflammatory response
A
basophils
10
Q
responsible for cell-mediated and humoral immunity
A
lymphocytes
11
Q
what are the general signs of anemia
A
pallor
fatigue
dyspnea
