rad blood
a thrombus
A persistent clot in an unbroken blood vessel is known as ________.
leukocytosis
A total white blood cell count above 11,000 cells/mm3 is a condition known as ________.
Luekocyte
Alternate name for white blood cell; Excess numbers of these cells cause leukocytosis; Granulocytes and agranulocytes are classified as types of these cells
Platelet
Cell fragments that form from the rupture of a megakaryocyte; Type of cell fragment involved in hemostasis
Fibrin
During coagulation, long, hairlike molecules known as ________ form the basis for a clot.
Erythrocyte
Excess of these cells cause polycythemia; Most common type of blood cell; Type of cell that contains hemoglobin for gas transport; Immature form of this cell is called a reticulocyte; Type of cell produced in response to erythropoietin
leukocytes and platelets
In a centrifuged blood sample, the buffy coat situated between the formed elements and the plasma contains ________.
Basophil
Label this cell
Platelet
Label this cell
eosinophil
Label this cell
lymphocytes
Label this cell
monocyte
Label this cell
neutrophil
Label this cell
kidneys
Low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the release of erythropoietin by the ________.
7.35; 7.45
Normal blood pH falls in a range between ________ to ________.
100-120 days
The average functional lifespan of an RBC is ________.
C
The eosinophil is indicated by ________.
erythrocytes in blood
The hematocrit is the percentage of ________.
D
The lymphocyte is indicated by ________.
plasma
The matrix of blood is called ________.
B
The monocyte is indicated by ________.
A
The neutrophil is indicated by ________.
hematocrit
The percentage of erythrocytes in blood is known as the ________.
hemostasis
The process by which bleeding is stopped is called ________.
erythropoietin
The rate of erythrocyte production is controlled by a hormone known as ________.
hemostasis
The series of reactions that stop blood flow following a cut is called ________.
hemophilia
What disorder is associated with a deficiency of clotting factors?
45%
What is the normal hematocrit?
leukopenia
What term refers to a deficiency of white blood cells?
red bone marrow
Where does hematopoiesis produce new red blood cells?
leukocytes
Which blood cells are responsible for fighting infections?
Erythrocyte
Which formed element is the most abundant in blood?
basophils
Which leukocytes release histamine during the inflammatory response?
Platelet
Which of these formed elements is responsible for stopping bleeding?
vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, coagulation
Which one of the following represents the proper sequence of hemostasis?
lymphocytes
Which type of leukocyte produces antibodies?
a nucleus and most organelles
White blood cells differ from red blood cells because only they contain ________.