Blood flashcard

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All of the following are formed elements of the blood except: erythrocytes, thrombocytes, leukocytes

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plasma

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Which of the following components of blood makes up the smallest percentage by volume? a. plasma, b. erythrocytes, c. leukocytes & thrombocytes

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leukocytes & thrombocytes

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An erythrocyte is more commonly known as

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a red blood cell

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Blood plasma is mostly made of

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water

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The cell above is responsible for releasing histamines, which dilate blood vessels during an allergic attack. It is categorized as a(n) __________________ and is called a(n) _____________.

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granulocyte, basophil

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A single hemoglobin molecule can carry _____ oxygen molecules

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4

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Because oxygen is nonpolar

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It must be carried by hemoglobin.

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The process of hemostasis is completed by which type of cells? Options: a. white blood cells, b. red blood cells, c. platelets, d. plasmas

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platelets

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Which of the following is NOT true of hematopoiesis? a. It occurs in the red bone marrow of adults. b. It begins with a monocyte. c. It is stimulated by epinephrine. d. It causes the differentiation of all types of blood cells.

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It begins with a monocyte.

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The hormone that stimulates platelet formation is

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thrombopoietin