Chapter 19: Blood

Question 1

what forms the majority of blood?

Answer 1

platelets

Question 2

what plasma protein is most important for the blood’s colloid osmotic pressure?

Answer 2

albumin

Question 3

what is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

Answer 3

hemoglobin

Question 4

what cell gives rise to all formed elements?

Answer 4

hematopoietic stem cell (HSC)

Question 5

the process of red blood cell production is known as ______________

Answer 5

erythropoiesis

Question 6

what is the most common type of leukocyte in a healthy adult?

Answer 6

neutrophil

Question 7

which type of leukocyte may produce antibodies?

Answer 7

lymphocyte

Question 8

the stoppage of bleeding is known as __________

Answer 8

hemostasis

Question 9

what ions are necessary for both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways to the coagulation cascade?

Answer 9

calcium ions

Question 10

carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as ________

Answer 10

antigens

Question 11

which blood type is compatible with B- during transfusion?

Answer 11

O-

Question 12

which of the following blood types would agglutinate if donated to a person with blood type A+?

Answer 12

B-

Question 13

nora was exposed to radiation that caused her red bone marrow to make less red blood cells. this condition is known as ________ ______

Answer 13

aplastic anemia

Question 14

some rat poisons contain a toxin that block’s the liver’s ability to utilize vitamin K. animals that consume this poison would have problems with ___________

Answer 14

coagulation

Question 15

a centrifuged sample of blood shows 53% plasma, 1% buffy coat, and 46% erythrocytes. what percent of the blood is composed of leukocyte and platelets?

Answer 15

1%