A&P II: Module 17, Group 2

Which part of hemoglobin binds oxygen?

Heme

Protein synthesis in a mature RBC occurs primarily __________.

Mature red blood cells cannot synthesize proteins

If agglutinogen B meets with agglutinin anti-A, what is the result?

No agglutination occurs.

In which pregnancy are an Rh-positive mom and an Rh-positive child at risk of developing erythroblastosis fetalis?

No pregnancy

Red blood cells have a limited lifespan and then are phagocytized by macrophages in the liver, spleen and red bone marrow. What happens to the iron in the heme group of RBCs?

The iron will be either stored in the liver or transported back to the red bone marrow to be incorporated into new hemoglobin.

Which blood type can safely be transfused into a person with type O blood?

Type O

During RBC recycling, each heme unit is stripped of its iron and converted to __________.

biliverdin

The primary function of a mature red blood cell is which of the following?

Transport of respiratory gases

A-negative describes a person with ________

A antigen but without Rh antigen.

What is jaundice?

A yellowing of the skin and eyes

If a person has type A blood, Rh surface antigens on the blood cells, and anti-B antibodies in the plasma, what is that person's blood type?

A-positive

B-positive describes a person with _________

B and Rh antigens.

B-negative describes a person with_______

B antigen but without Rh antigen.

What of the following types of blood would cause a cross-reaction when given to a person with type A-positive blood?

B-positive

What is the primary site of erythropoiesis in an adult?

Bone marrow

Which of the following is NOT a surface antigen that is used in determining blood type?

C

What is the specific term for the production of red blood cells?

Erythropoiesis

Agglutinogens are contained on the __________, whereas the agglutinins are found in the __________.

cell membrane of the RBC; plasma

Signs of iron-deficiency anemia include __________.

decrease in hematocrit, hemoglobin content, and O2-carrying capacity

Reticulocytes are nucleated immature cells that develop into mature __________.

erythrocytes