Chapter 10 (Blood)

Name for platelets

thrombocytes

Which blood cells are responsible for fighting infections? a. platelets b. leukocytes c. erythrocytes d. globulins

b. leukocytes

What term refers to a deficiency of white blood cells? a. leukemia b. leukopenia c. polycythemia d. leuocytosis

b. leukopenia

What is an erythrocyte? a. white blood cell b. red blood cell c. plasma d. platelet

b. red blood cell

Veins

blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

Where is blood made? a. plasma b. spleen c. bone marrow d. liver

c. bone marrow

Romaine, a 23-year-old woman, is complaining about constant infection and heavy monthly menstruation. A blood test reveals that Romaine has accelerated leukocytosis but an abnormally high number of immature white blood cells (WBCs). What is Romaine's diagnosis? a. pernicious anemia b. polycythemia c. leukemia d. thrombocytopenia

c. leukemia

What disorder is associated with a deficiency of clotting factors? a. thrombosis b. embolism c. thrombocytopenia d. hemophilia

d. hemophilia

Which of the following is a blood clotting disorder? a. leukopenia b. anemia c. polycythemia d. hemophilia e. leukocytosis

d. hemophilia

The main function of a white blood cell is to a. carry oxygen b. clotting c. remove waste d. protection

d. protection

Name for red blood cells

erythrocytes

Hemoglobin

iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells

Name for white blood cells

leukocytes

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

Which of these formed elements is responsible for stopping bleeding? a. platelet b. neutrophil c. lymphocyte d. monocyte

a. platelet

Which disease alters the shape of red blood cells? a. sickle cell anemia b. iron deficiency anemia c. HIV d. leukemia

a. sickle cell anemia