MT Blood Quiz #2 2024

What does the prefix "Erythro" mean?

• White

• Red

• Blue

• Green

What are erythrocytes?

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

What does the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measure?

• Speed at which white blood cells settle

• Speed at which erythrocytes settle out of plasma

• Speed at which platelets settle

• Speed at which plasma settles

What is erythropenia?

• Increase in red blood cells

• Decrease in white blood cells

• Decrease in red blood cells

• Increase in white blood cells

What does "Hemo" refer to?

• Water

• Blood

• Air

• Bone

What is hematocrit (Hct)?

• Percentage of white blood cells in blood

• Percentage of erythrocytes in a volume of blood

• Percentage of plasma in blood

• Percentage of platelets in blood

What is hematopoiesis?

• Destruction of blood cells

• Formation of blood cells

• Clotting of blood

• Breakdown of plasma

What is hemochromatosis?

• Excessive iron deposits throughout the body

• Lack of iron in the body

• Excessive calcium deposits

• Lack of calcium in the body

What is hemolysis?

• Formation of red blood cells

• Destruction of red blood cells

• Clotting of blood

• Increase in white blood cells

What is hemophilia?

• Excessive clotting of blood

• Excessive bleeding due to lack of clotting factors

• Lack of red blood cells

• Increase in white blood cells