Chapter 13 - Blood

Question 1

leukocytes that do not have granules in the cytoplasm

Answer 1

agranulocytes

Question 2

leukocytes that have granules in the cytoplasm

Answer 2

granulocytes

Question 3

the largest WBC having a large kidney-shaped nucleus

Answer 3

monocytes

Question 4

usually the smallest WBC having a very dark staining nucleus and very little cytoplasm

Answer 4

lymphocytes

Question 5

the most abundant WBC having a multi-lobed nucleus; the granules are not very visible

Answer 5

neutrophils

Question 6

WBC that have granules in the cytoplasm, which stain red and give the cytoplasm a pinkish color

Answer 6

eosinophils

Question 7

the least common WBC; dark purple/black granules in the cytoplasm

Answer 7

basophils

Question 8

process by which leukocytes move through blood vessel walls to enter tissues

Answer 8

diapedesis

Question 9

abnormal (uncontrolled) production of specific types of immature leukocytes

Answer 9

leukemia

Question 10

What are the six types of anemia?

Answer 10

1. iron-deficiency
2. pernicious
3. hemorrhagic
4. hemolytic
5. thalassemia
6. aplastic

Question 11

lack of absorption or loss of iron

Answer 11

iron-deficiency anemia

Question 12

lack of intrinsic factor for B12 absorption

Answer 12

pernicious anemia

Question 13

loss of RBCs due to bleeding (ulcer)

Answer 13

hemorrhagic anemia

Question 14

defects in cell membranes cause rupture

Answer 14

hemolytic anemia

Question 15

hereditary deficiency of hemoglobin

Answer 15

thalassemia

Question 16

destruction of bone marrow (radiation/toxins)

Answer 16

aplastic anemia