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A hemoglobin reading of 12 g/dl in a male would be considered
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low
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A hematocrit reading of 46% in a female would be considered
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normal
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A total WBC count of 7000/microliter would be considered
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normal
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normal value for whole blood properties:
pH - RBC count (females) - Volume (male) - temperature - hemoglobin (male) - |
pH - 7.35 - 7.45
RBC count (F) - 4.8 mil/microL Volume (M) - 5-6 L Temperature - 38 C hemoglobin (M) - 13.5-18 g/dL |
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3 characteristics of erythrocytes that increase their oxygen carrying capacity.
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no nucleus
no mitochondria unique shape (concave) |
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Inadequate oxygen levels in the blood is called _____?
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hypoxia
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A lower than normal oxygen level in the tissues is called ___?
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hypoxemia
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A lower than normal number of RBCs or hemoglobin is called ___?
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anemia
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A blood clot in an unbroken blood vessel is known as a ___?
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thrombosis
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An excess of red blood cells in the body is known as ___?
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polycythemia
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3 stages of hemostasis:
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1. vascular spasm
2. platelet plug formation 3. coagulation |
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3 stages of coagulation:
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1. formation of prothrombin activator prothrombinase
2. conversion of prothrombin to thrombin 3. conversion of fibrogen to fibrin |
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The ___ is phagocytic, produces defensens, and oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide.
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neutrophils
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The ___ produces histamine and heparin to promote inflammation.
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basophils
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The ___ is phagocytic, forms osteoclasts and aids in initiating the immune response.
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monocytes
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The ___ phagocytizes antigen-antibody complexes and helps to fight parasitic worms.
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easinophils
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The ___ forms T and B cells for immunity.
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lymphocytes
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This substance is produced by endothelial cells to bring about vasoconstriction.
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serotonin/endothelin
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This substance stimulates platelets to become spike shaped and sticky to form a platelet plug.
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ADP
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This substance stimulates repair in the connective tissue of blood vessels.
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platelet derived growth factor
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What agglutinogens (antigens) would be present on RBCs in a person with type B blood?
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B
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What agglutinins (antibodies) would you find in the plasma of a person with type A blood?
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B
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Could a woman with RH+ blood produce RH+ antibodies if she gave birth to a RH+ child?
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No
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3 mechanisms used by the body to control the coagulation process and prevent unwanted coagulation.
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anticoagulants
blood flow |
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The ___ in the embryo gives rise to the stem cells that produce the adult blood cells.
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yolk sac
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The spleen is a part of the ____ system.
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lymphoid
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This substance stimulates the production of leukocytes.
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cytokines
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What organ produces the substance that stimulates the production of erythrocytes?
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kidneys
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What substance is produced to stimulate erythrocyte production?
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erythropoietin (produced by kidneys)
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This plasma protein group includes HDLs and transfers lipid soluble hormones.
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alpha globulin
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This plasma protein group is most abundant and involved in osmotic gradient
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albumin
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Name of the sex-linked disease resulting in the inability of the blood to coagulate.
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hemophilia
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Describe a transfusion reaction.
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1. blood mismatch will cause agglutination (clumping)
2. This can lead to lysing of RBC causing release of hemoglobin into the blood stream. 3. The release of Hemoglobin will block the kidney tubules and lead to renal failure. |
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This substance increases platelet production
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thrombopoietin
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This plasma protein group is most abundant and involved in osmotic gradient
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albumen
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This plasma protein group is involved in blood clotting
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fibrinogen
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this plasma protein group includes HDLs and transfers lipid soluble hormones
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alpha globulin
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this plasma protein group includes LDLs and VLDLs
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beta globulin
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this plasma protein group includes all antibodies
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gamma globulin
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the movement of a WBC to an infection site
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chemotaxis
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the movement of a WBC from the blood into tissue spaces through a blood vessel
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emigration
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What antigen would be present on RBCs in a person with type O blood?
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none
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What antibodies would you find in the plasma of a person with type B blood?
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A
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Could a woman with RH- blood produce RH+ antibodies if she gave birth to a Rh+ child?
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Yes
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