Forensic Serology and Blood Spatter Test

another term for platelet

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

• platelets

another term for red blood cell

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

• platelets

another term for white blood cell

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

• platelets

colorless fluid of blood mostly made up of water, makes up 55% of blood volume

• leukocytes

• plasma

• water

• hemocrit

a red protein that is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood

• iron

• hemocrit

• hemoglobin

• plasma

type of protein made by the immune system to attack foreign antigens 

• antigens

• monocytes

• antibodies

• hemoglobin

the clumping together in suspension of antigen-bearing cells, microorganisms, or particles in the presence of specific antibodies

• blood type

• agglutination

• antibodies

• megakaryocytes

Proteins on the surface of erythrocytes (red blood cells) that cause incompatibility reactions during transfusions are called...

• white blood cells

• thrombocytes

• antigens

• hemoglobin

What blood type is the "universal donor" because it can be donated to anyone?

• A
• B
• AB
• O

Who discovered the ABO and Rh blood groups?

• Oliver
• Decastello
• Landsteiner
• Balthazard