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The lowest RBC number is normally found in what demographic?

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adult female

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What forms/makes the gamma globulins?

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liver & plasma cells

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What is the plasma protein with the highest concentration & lowest molecular weight?

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albumin

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Erythrocytes have a higher concentration of potassium and plasma. T/F?

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T

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What vitamin is needed for the nuclear maturation and cell division for RBCs?

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Vitamin B-12 & Folic Acid

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What protein regulates blood volume and plasma viscosity?

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plasma proteins

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What contributes to the effective osmotic pressure of plasma?

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albumin

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The blood is composed of how many percent plasma and how many percent cells?

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60% plasma; 40% cells

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What does the A/G ration clinically detect?

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liver disease

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What happens to the synthesis and release of erythropoietin of a person living in high altitude?

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increases because the partial pressure of oxygen is less

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What hormone increases the rate of production of RBC as a response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissue?

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erythropoietin

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What is the average number of red blood cells in newly born infants?

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7 million/cubic ml

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Hb does not react with carbon monoxide to form carboxyl hemoglobin (HbCO). T/F?

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F

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What plasma protein is responsible for the defensive function of the blood?

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Globulins

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15
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What is the normal amount for albumin?

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40-48g/L

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What is the function of the protein fibrinogen?

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Blood coagulation. “Cements” the blood during clotting

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The high number of RBC in newly born infants is due to what?

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intra-uterine oxygen lacks

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What happens to the Albumin/Globulin (A/G) ratio during kidney diseases?

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decreases

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Why does the stomach play an important role in erythropoiesis?

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it helps absorb Vit-B12 and iron

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What is the functional process that neutrophils and monocytes carry out?

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phagocytosis

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21
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Hematopoiesis refers to what?

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blood cell production

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22
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Which blood cell secretes antibodies?

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B-lymphocyte

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Which antibody is at the highest percentage in a newborn?

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IgG (Immunoglobulin G)

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Acquired immunity is due to which lymphocyte?

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B and T lymphocytes

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Which cell has granules that contain myeloperoxidase enzymes?
neutrophil
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What lymphocyte is responsible for specific humoral mediated immunity?
B-lymphocytes
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Which is a macrophage: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes
monocytes
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What lymphocyte is responsible for specific cell mediated immunity?
T-lymphocyte
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What lymphocyte differentiates into plasma cells that secrete gamma globulin or antibodies?
B-lymphocyte
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What cell produces immunoglobulins?
plasma cells
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What cell is at work when there is a rejection of transplanted tissue?
T-lymphocyte
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What is the final reaction in the formation of blood clot?
Thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin
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Vasoconstriction of injured blood vessels occur due to what?
local vasoconstrictive factors released from the platelets
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What is the lifespan of platelets?
10 days
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What is the lifespan of RBC?
120 days
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What is the lifespan of neutrophils?
7h
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What results from the conversion of soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin?
Blood coagulation
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White blood cells can detect the chemicals released by bacteria and viruses. What process takes place?
Chemotaxis
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What does the Rh (-/+ in blood type) factor refer to?
a protein found at the surface of a RBC
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What is the antigen that is present in 85% of the people and absent in 15% of the people?
Rh factor
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A person with a blood type O is a universal donor. T/F?
T
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Why is blood type O considered a universal donor?
Because their RBCs don't contain either antigen A or B.
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Describe the RBC of a woman who has a blood type O Rh negative.
has neither antigen A, B, or antibody D on RBC. "universal donor"
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Describe the RBC of a person who has type O+ blood.
has no antigens but produces anti-A and anti-B antibodies (i.e. Antigen D). It can donate to A+, B+, and AB+
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Why do people with amputated limbs have an impairment in the production of RBCs?
because blood is made in the bone marrow (flat bones)
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Why is wound healing difficult for people with diabetes?
sugar coats the RBC and thus it cannot "fold" to fit in capillaries
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What prevents edema?
proteins in the blood
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What osmotic pressure?
Ability of a liquid to attract and retain water
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What is the normal interval of blood pH level?
7.35-7.45
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Describe the ontogeny of hematopoiesis.
Prenatal stage: 1st Month = yolk sac 3rd Month = liver 4th Month = bone marrow Postnatal Stage: Bone marrow
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Briefly describe the stages of hematopoiesis.
Stage 1: hematopoietic stem cells - pluripotent uncommitted stem cells Stage 2: committed progenitor cells (pre-curser) - stem cell commits to becoming a specific type of cell Stage 3: mature cells
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Erythrocytes, platelets, granulocytes, and T-lymphocytes are at what stage in hemopoiesis?
Stage 3
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What is the pre-curser of platelets?
Megakaryocytic Progenitor Cells
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Granulocytic progenitor cells eventually differentiate into what?
Granulocytes and monocytes
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What is the shape of the RBC?
circular and biconcave discs (w/o nuclei)
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What is the hematocrit of adult females?
37-47%
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What is the hematocrit of adult females?
37-47%
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What is the hematocrit of adult males?
40-54%
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What is the hematocrit of adult males?
40-54%
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What cell is stable in suspension? Why?
Erythrocytes. There is a repelling force of the same charge and bigger surface area.
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What cell is stable in suspension? Why?
Erythrocytes. There is a repelling force of the same charge and bigger surface area.
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What materials are needed for Hb formation?
Protein and Iron
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What happens when there is a lack of folic acid and Vit-B12?
It gives rise to immature cells due to DNA synthesis derangement
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What cell recognizes and kills cancer and produces CSF?
Monocytes
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What is the function of eosinophils?
Inhibit allergic reactions induced by basophils by engulfing substances secreted by basophils
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What is the function of basophils?
Secrete heparin blood to prevent coagulation + induce allergy
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Thrombocytopenia might lead to what in extreme cases?
Hemorrhage. Bone marrow doesn't produce enough platelets to clot blood (hint: -penia = lack/deficiency)
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Thrombocytopenia might lead to what in extreme cases?
Hemorrhage
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Thrombocytosis in extreme cases lead to what?
Thrombosis (physical manifestations inc. varicose veins)
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What os the Bernard-Soulier Syndrome?
Deficiency of glycoprotein Ib/IX
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What induces the activation of platelets?
Thrombin
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What is the difference between primary and secondary hemostasis?
Primary Hemostasis = platelet clot formation Secondary Hemostasis = solidify platelet clot by interlacing with fibrin
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What is the difference between primary and secondary hemostasis?
Primary Hemostasis = platelet clot formation Secondary Hemostasis = solidify platelet clot by interlacing with fibrin
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Give an example of a platelet adhesion disorder.
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
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Give an example of a platelet adhesion disorder.
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
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Give an example of a platelet aggregation disorder.
Glanzmann-Thrombasthenia
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Give an example of a platelet aggregation disorder.
Glanzmann-Thrombasthenia
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Acquired platelet function disorders arise from what?
The use of drugs like aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen)
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What blood group has both A & B antibodies in blood plasma?
Blood type O
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What blood group has both A & B antibodies in blood plasma?
Blood type O
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What blood group has no Aor B antibodies in their blood plasma?
AB
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What is the antibody of the Rh antigen?
IgG

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