Chapter 10 study guide
As the universal donor, patients with type O blood can receive type ___ blood for transfusion. a) A b) B c) O d) all of the above
O
Cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide are: a) RBCs b) WBCs c) platelets d) lymph
RBCs
The lifespan of an erythrocyte is: a) 80-120 days b) 90-110 days c) 70-102 days d) 120-160 days
80-120 days
The blood test that includes a hematocrit, hemoglobin, red and white blood cell count and differential is: a) blood typing b) sedimentation rate c) CBC d) Hb. Hgb
CBC
A test that determines the rate at which red blood cells settle in a long, narrow tube is a/an: a) ESR b) PTT c) PT d) HCT
ESR
A blood test performed on whole blood to determine the percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume is: a) RBC b) WBC c) Hct d) PTT
Hct
A blood test to determine the number of leukocytes present is called: a) RBC b) WBC c) Hct d) PTT
WBC
The term agglutination is defined as: a) a reduction of red blood cells b) a condition where erythrocytes are unequal in size c) a process of clumping together d) a potentially fatal infection
a process of clumping together
Leukapheresis is: a) a disease of the blood b) a lack of white blood cells c) a white blood cell d) a separation of white blood cells from the blood
a separation of white blood cells from the blood
In the term autotransfusion, the prefix trans- means: a) apart b) across c) between d) a span
across
A protein substance that is produced in the body in response to an invading foreign substance is called: a) antigen b) phagocyte c) platelet d) antibody
antibody
A blood clot that is carried through the blood stream is termed a: a) thrombus b) red blood cell c) embolus d) none of the above
embolus
Doughnut shaped cells without nuclei are called: a) leukocytes b) platelets c) erythrocytes d) thrombocytes
erythrocytes
The medical term that describes the formation of red blood cells is: a) erythropoiesis b) erythroblastosis c) erythropoetin d) erythrocyte
erythropoiesis
In the term lymphadenitis, the root aden means: a) gland b) lymph c) inflammation d) duct
gland
A genetic disease in which iron accumulates in the body's tissue is called: a) Hodgkins b) leukemia c) hemochromatosis d) hemophilia
hemochromatosis
The reaction of the body to foreign substances and the means by which it protects the body is known as a/an: a) antigen b) antibody c) immune response d) both A and B
immune response
Sphere-shaped cells containing nuclei are called: a) erythrocytes b) leukocytes c) platelets d) thrombocytes
leukocytes
An abnormal accumulation of lymph in the interstitial spaces is: a) lymphangitis b) lymphedema c) lymphostasis d) lymphadenitis
lymphedema
The clear, yellowish fluid that separates from the clot when the blood clots is: a) lymph b) serum c) plasma d) thrombin
serum
In the term vasculitis, the root vascul means: a) vein b) artery c) small vessel d) capillary
small vessel
Erythropoietin is a hormone that: a) creates lymph fluid b) regulates the production of white blood cells c) stimulates the production of red blood cells d) monitors the lymph nodes
stimulates the production of red blood cells
In the term lymphedema, the suffix -edema means: a) fluid b) swelling c) lymph d) globe
swelling
Which type of blood cells plays an important role in the clotting process? a) thrombocyte b) erythrocyte c) leukocyte d) lymphocyte
thrombocyte
Platelets are commonly called: a) erythrocytes b) leukocytes c) lymphocytes d) thrombocytes
thrombocytes
There are a number of substances in lymph, but by far, the majority of lymph is: a) immunoglobulins b) lymphocytes c) water d) fibrinogen
water
In the term leukocyte, the combining form leuk/o means: a) yellow b) blue c) white d) red
white
The second phase of the body's immune response to a foreign substance involves ________ of the body's defenses. a) recognition b) initiation c) activation d) all of the above
activation
An unusual allergic reaction to foreign proteins is termed: a) anisocytosis b) anaphylaxis c) allergy d) anemia
anaphylaxis
An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign proteins or other substances is called: a) anaphylaxis b) anemia c) allergy d) antibody
anaphylaxis
Immunoglobulin is a blood protein that acts as a/an: a) antibody b) embolus c) allergy d) antigen
antibody
An agent that works against the formation of blood clots is: a) antibody b) anticoagulant c) antigen d) antihemorrhagic
anticoagulant
A blood test performed to identify antigen-antibody reactions is: a) sedimentation rate b) hematocrit c) immunoglobulins d) antinuclear antibodies
antinuclear antibodies
Humoral immunity is a major defense against: a) viral infection b) bone injury c) organ immunity d) bacterial infections
bacterial infections
A puncture of the ear lobe or forearm to determine the time required for blood to stop flowing is called: a) bleeding time b) platelet count c) prothrombin d) PTT
bleeding time
The suffix in fibrin means: a) formation b) chemical c) cell d) fiber
chemical
The root in the term anticoagulant means: a) against b) forming c) clots d) body
clots
In the term hemochromatosis, the root chromat means: a) green b) chromatin c) color d) pale
color
A hematocrit test is done to: a) determine the amount of iron containing pigment of the RBC b) determine the presence of IgA c) determine the percentage of RBCs in total blood volume d) determine the number of erythrocytes present
determine the percentage of RBCs in total blood volume
The process whereby fluids and/or medications (IVs) escape into surrounding tissue is known as: a) hemochromatosis b) lymphangitis c) extravasation d) vasculitis
extravasation
The fluid portion of the blood is termed: a) plasma b) serum c) protein d) leukocyte
fluid from plasma
The principal component of lymph is: a) protein b) fluid from plasma c) serum d) organic substances
fluid from plasma
In the term erythropoietin, the root poiet means: a) shape b) protein c) formation d) cell
formation
Transportation of oxygen may be compromised by the decrease of: a) thrombocytes b) white blood cells c) hemoglobin d) plasma
hemoglobin
What is the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells called? a) globulin b) prothrombin c) hemoglobin d) corpuscle
hemoglobin
Excessive bleeding, bursting forth of blood is called: a) hemorrhage b) hemophilia c) hemostasis d) hemophobia
hemorrhage
Excessive calcium in the blood is termed: a) hypocalcemia b) hypercapnia c) hypercalcemia d) hypocapnia
hypercalcemia
Excessive amounts of sugar in the blood is called: a) hypoglycemia b) hypercapnia c) hypercalcemia d) hyperglycemia
hyperglycemia
An abnormally large erythrocyte is called: a) monocyte b) macrocyte c) microcyte d) phagocyte
macrocyte
In the term monocyte, the prefix mono- means: a) one b) many c) two d) double
one
____ is the engulfing and eating of bacteria. a) Sideropenia b) Phagocytosis c) Thalassemia d) Thrombogenic
phagocytosis
The fluid part of the blood is called: a) serum b) plasma c) lymph d) hemoglobin
plasma
A condition of too many red blood cells is termed: a) erythropoiesis b) pancytopenia c) polycythemia d) erythropoietin
polycythemia
A medical condition in which there are too many RBC's is: a) anemia b) leukemia c) polycythemia d) septicemia
polycythemia
Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system? a) transports proteins and fluids b) protects the body against pathogens c) produces thrombocytes d) serves as a pathway for the absorption of fats
produces thrombocytes
In the term anaphylaxis, the suffix -phylaxis means: a) safe b) protection c) growth d) against
protection
All of the following are types of leukocytes except: a) neutrophils b) eosinophils c) reticulocytes d) lymphocytes
reticulocytes
A hereditary anemia occurring in populations bordering the Mediterannean Sea and in Southeast Asia is called: a) pernicious anemia b) thalassemia c) iron deficient anemia d) septicemia
thalassemia
A blood enzyme which causes clotting by forming fibrin is: a) thromboplastin b) fibrinogen c) heparin d) thrombin
thrombin
The medical term for a tumor of the thymus is: a) thymitis b) thymocyte c) thymoma d) thrombosis
thymoma
In the term hematocrit, the suffix -crit means: a) to separate b) destruction c) loosen d) protein
to separate