TEST 8 Flashcards
Which of the following is the most abundant plasma protein?
a) Albumin
b) Fibrinogen
c) Globulin
d) Hemoglobin
Albumin
Which blood cell is responsible for oxygen transport?
a) Erythrocytes
b) Leukocytes
c) Thrombocytes
d) Monocytes
Erythrocytes
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of sickle cell disease?
a) Increased number of red blood cells
b) Abnormal shape of red blood cells
c) Decreased number of white blood cells
d) Increased blood clotting ability
Abnormal shape of red blood cells
Which of the following is a symptom of jaundice?
a) Pale skin
b) High blood pressure
c) Yellowing of the skin
d) Rapid heartbeat
Yellowing of the skin
Which blood cell is involved in the immune response?
a) Erythrocytes
b) Thrombocytes
c) Basophils
d) Neutrophils
Neutrophils
___________ is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin.
Anemia
The process of examining a blood sample under a microscope to evaluate the morphology of blood cells is called a ___________.
Blood smear
The major plasma protein responsible for blood clotting is ___________.
Fibrinogen
___________ are red blood cells that contain an abnormal form of hemoglobin, leading to their sickle-like shape.
Erythrocytes
___________ is a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections.
Eosinophils
Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells and dissolved substances. True or False?
True
Albumin is a plasma protein responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting hormones. True or False?
True
Hemoglobin is found in white blood cells and is responsible for their immune functions. True or False?
False
Anemia can be caused by a deficiency in iron, leading to decreased red blood cell production. True or False?
True
Leukocytes are also known as red blood cells. True or False?
False
Which type of anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12?
a) Iron-deficiency anemia
b) Aplastic anemia
c) Pernicious anemia
d) Sickle cell anemia
Pernicious anemia
The process by which leukocytes squeeze through capillary walls and enter the surrounding tissue is called ___________.
Diapedesis
Thrombocytes are responsible for blood clotting. True or false?
True
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the production of:
a) Erythrocytes
b) Leukocytes
c) Thrombocytes
d) Platelets
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes are primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen in the bloodstream. True or false?
False
Which of the following is an example of a granulocyte?
a) Lymphocyte
b) Monocyte
c) Eosinophil
d) Natural killer cell
Eosinophil
Which type of leukocyte is associated with allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
a) Neutrophil
b) Basophil
c) Lymphocyte
d) Monocyte
Basophil
Chronic granulomatous disease is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the function of:
a) Neutrophils
b) Eosinophils
c) Basophils
d) Monocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophilia is characterized by an elevated number of:
a) Lymphocytes
b) Basophils
c) Eosinophils
d) Monocytes
Eosinophils