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LOM Ch 13 Blood System Set 2
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner Blood System
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Term
granulocyte
Definition
white blood cell with numerous dark-staining granules
Term
g
Definition

Which are granulocytes?

a) eosinophil

b) neutrophil

c) basophil

d) lymphocyte

e) monocyte

f) all of the above

g) a-c

h) d-e

Term
hemoglobin
Definition
blood protein containing iron--carries oxygen in red blood cells
Term
hemolysis
Definition
destruction or breakdown of red blood cells
Term
heparin
Definition
anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells
Term
immune reaction
Definition
response of the immune system to foreign invasion
Term
immunoglobulin
Definition
protein (globulin) with antibody activity
Term
a, d, e, g, h
Definition

Which are immunoglobulin?

a) IgA

b) IgB

c) IgC

d) IgD

e) IgE

f) IgF

g) IgG

h)IgM

i) all of the above

Term
immun/o
Definition
combined form that means protection
Term
leukocyte
Definition
white blood cell
Term
lymphocyte
Definition
mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies
Term
macrophage
Definition
monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces--engulfing foreign material and debris
Term
True
Definition
T or F: A macrophage is a phagocyte
Term
megakaryocyte
Definition
large platelet precursor cell found in the bone marrow
Term
monocyte
Definition
leukocyte with one large nucleus that engulfs foreign materials and debris
Term
macrophages
Definition
What do monocytes become as they leave the blood and enter body tissues?
Term
mononuclear
Definition
pertaining to a cell (leukocyte) with a single round nucleus
Term
lymphocytes, monocytes
Definition
Name two mononuclear leukocytes
Term
neutrophil
Definition
granulocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow, a phagocytic tissue-fighting cell
Term
neutrophil
Definition
another name for polymorphonuclear leukocyte
Term
plasma
Definition
liquid portion of blood
Term
g
Definition

What does plasma contain?

a) water

b) proteins

c) salts

d) nutrients

e) hormones

f) vitamins

g) all of the above

h) a-c

Term
plasmapheresis
Definition
removal of plasma from withdrawn blood by centrifuge
Term
donor, plasma, salt
Definition
Collected cells in plasmapheresis are retransfused back into the _______.  Fresh frozen _______ or _______ solution is used to replace withdrawn plasma.
Term
platelet
Definition
small blood fragment that collects at sites of injury to begin the clotting process
Term
prothrombin
Definition
plasma protein--converted to thrombin in the clotting process
Term
reticulocyte
Definition
immature erythrocyte
Term
Rh factor
Definition
antigen on red blood cells of Rh-positive individuals
Term
a
Definition

The Rh factor was first identified in the blood of:

a) rhesus monkeys

b) humans

c) pregnant women

d) fetuses

Term
serum
Definition
plasma minus clotting proetins and cells--a clear, yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it is allowed to clot
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