Extra Questions from Quizzes Flashcards
The line of blood cell development that results in the formation of erythrocytes, megakaryocytes, and all leukocytes (except for lymphocytes) is the ____________ line.
Myeloid
The life span of an erythrocyte is about ___________ days.
120 days
Match the leukocyte with its function.
Differentiate into macrophages
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Monocytes
Match the leukocyte with its function.
Release histamine and heparin
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Basophils
Match the leukocyte with its function.
Include natural killer (NK) cells
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Match the leukocyte with its function.
React to parasitic infections
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Match the leukocyte with its function.
Most numerous leukocyte
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Plasma is composed of about ___________ percent water.
92%
The only formed elements that are nucleated when mature are the?
leukocytes
The cell fragments that are a component of blood are?
Platelets
The right lung has ________ lobes, and the left lung has ________ lobes.
Three, two
___________ engulf microorganisms or particulate material that has reached the alveoli.
Alveolar macrophages
The large, spoon-shaped piece of elastic cartilage that helps prevent food and liquid from entering the larynx is the what?
Epiglottis
Each bronchopulmonary segment is supplied by its own ______________ bronchus and a branch of the pulmonary artery and vein.
segmental
The ring-shaped ___________ cartilage of the inferior portion of the larynx connects to the trachea.
Cricoid
Mechanical digestion of proteins begins in the ________________, and chemical digestion of proteins begins in the _________________.
Oral cavity, stomach