components of blood (lab 1)
agranulocyte
not having granules in the cytoplasm
-phil
part of a word meaning attracted to
megakaryocyte
platelets are cytoplasmic fragments of this cell
lymphocytes
produce antibodies
basophils
promote inflammation by releasing histamine
enucleated
term meaning "without a nucleus"
formed elements
the cells & cell fragments of blood
monocytes
the largest leukocyte
hemostasis
the process that stops bleeding
platelets
cell fragments
buffy coat
consists of leukocytes & platelets
which of the following choices is NOT a function of blood? a. thermoregulation b. transport oxygen & carbon dioxide oxygen c. provide immunity d. all are functions of blood
d. all are functions of blood
which of the following is NOT transported by blood? a. gases b. hormones c. electrolytes d. all are transported by blood
d. all are transported by blood
which leukocyte promotes inflammation? a. eosinophil b. monocyte c. lymphocyte d. basophil
d. basophil
neutrophils
destroys bacteria by phagocytosis
granulocyte
having granules in the cytoplasm
phagocyte
a cell that is capable of engulfing another cell
macrophage
a monocyte that has migrated into the tissue
glucose
a nutrient dissolved in plasma
hemoglobin
a protein that binds oxygen
whole blood
a type of connective tissue
eosino-
a word part meaning rosy red
which of the following statements regarding leukemia is NOT true? a. anemia is a symptom of leukemia b. the leukocytes in leukemia are always immature c. leukemia may affect almost any type of leukocyte d. acute leukemia is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms
a. anemia is a symptom of leukemia
which of the following is the most abundant blood cell? a. erythrocytes b. eosinophils c. lymphocytes d. basophils
a. erythrocytes
which of the following choices is NOT a granulocyte? a. lymphocyte b. basophil c. neutrophil d. eosinophil
a. lymphocyte
albumin
an example of a plasma protein
urea
an example of a waste product dissolved in plasma
sodium
an example of an electrolyte dissolved in plasma
which of the following statements regarding blood is not true? a. platelets are one of the formed elements b. blood is 45% plasma & 55% formed elements c. blood is a type of connective tissue d. erythrocytes are the most abundant blood cell
b. blood is 45% plasma & 55% formed elements
which of the following pairs are mismatched? a. basophils - stains in basic dyes b. eosinophils - stains in neutral dyes c. neutrophils - stains equally in acidic & basic dyes d. all are correctly matched
b. eosinophils - stain in neutral dyes
which of the leukocytes is NOT phagocytic? a. neutrophils b. eosinophils c. basophils d. monocytes
c. basophils
which of the following blood cells is enucleated? a. eosinophil b. basophil c. erythrocyte d. monocyte
c. erythrocyte
eosinophils
increased numbers in allergies
plasma
is 91% water
erythrocytes
transport oxygen & carbon dioxide