Which of the following are formed elements found in the blood?
Plasma
Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Protein carriers
White blood cells (leukocytes)
Platelets
The two major categories of leukocytes are and .
Which of the following leukocytes contain cytoplasmic granules?
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Eosinophils
Identify the white blood cell, red blood cell, and platelet.
What two things react during an agglutination reaction? (pick 2)
Antibody
Antigen
Red blood cell
White blood cell
Which ABO blood type is most common?
O
A
B
AB
Which ABO blood type is considered the universal recipient?
Hematocrit is a measure of the white blood cell volume in your whole blood.
What is an average hematocrit values for males and females. Female: 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50( 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 ) Male: 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50( 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 )
What is the primary problem associated with a low hematocrit?
No change
Shortness of breath
Increased blood viscosity
Less nutrient transport
What is the primary problem associated with a high hematocrit?
Which events are associated with hemostasis.
Platelet plug formation
Fibrin clot formation
Vascular spasm
Inflammation
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that stimulates the production of:
erythrocytes
platelets
leukocytes
What organ plays a role in EPO production?
Kidney
Liver
Bone marrow
Spleen
Which sex hormone stimulates the production of EPO?
Androgens
Estrogens
Progesterones