Ch.17. Blood LAB

Question 1

Three types of formed elements found in blood include erythrocytes, leukocytes, and: _______

Answer 1

platelets

Question 2

The least numerous but largest of all agranulocytes is the: _______

Answer 2

monocyte

Question 3

Which blood components provide the major defense for our bodies against invading viruses?

Answer 3

Monocytes

Question 4

Which of the following are likely to increase in quantities when the body is under attack from bacteria?

Answer 4

Neutrophils

Question 5

Most of the volume of normal human blood is composed of: _______

Answer 5

Plasma

Question 6

The protein found in blood that is responsible for transporting oxygen is _______

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

Which is not a granulocyte?

Answer 7

Lymphocyte

Question 8

The proteins of the blood are formed by the _______

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

The substance that stimulates the formation of white blood cells is _______

Answer 9

Leukopoietin

Question 10

Which white blood count may indicate an infection in the body?

Answer 10

30,000/mm3

Question 11

Substances that enable the body to distinguish its own cells from foreign matter in the blood are called _______

Answer 11

Antigens

Question 12

Which blood type lacks antigens?

Answer 12

O

Question 13

If blood contains over 55% RBCs, the individual is said to be _______

Answer 13

Polycythemic

Question 14

Type A blood can receive donations from _______

Answer 14

A and O