Blood

Typically, an adult's body contains _________blank of blood

5 liters

Which leukocytes are derived from the myeloid line?

Neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes

Which term best describes the function of blood when considering the presence of carbon dioxide and endocrine hormones?

Transportation

Which are characteristics of type O blood? a: Has anti-A antibodies b: Has anti-B antibodies c: Has surface antigen O on its erythrocytes d: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes e: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes

a, b, e

The process of _________ is the third and final phase of _________, where the protein fibrin forms a meshwork that catches other elements of the blood.

coagulation , hemostasis

If a patient becomes dehydrated, the percentage of plasma in a centrifuged sample of his or her blood would likely

decrease

The type of leukocyte that is very active during a bacterial infection is a(n)

neutrophil

The "buffy coat" in a centrifuged blood sample is composed of

platelets and leukocytes

Which term best describes the function of blood when considering the presence of leukocytes and antibodies?

protection

Congenital hemolytic anemia is

when destruction of erythrocytes is more rapid than normal.