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