ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BLOOD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BLOOD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
Plasma
clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood
Albumin
plasma protein that helps regulate osmotic concentration
Globulins
plasma proteins synthesized by liver; used for transport of gases, lipids, and ...
plasma protein that helps regulate osmotic concentration
Globulins
plasma proteins synthesized by liver; used for transport of gases, lipids, and fat-soluble
vitamins; hemoglobin is an example
Hematocrit
percentage of red blood cells in blood
Hematopoietic stem cells
give rise to all blood cells; found in bone marrow (aka hemocytoblasts)
Megakaryocyte
cells that develop from stem cells to become thrombocytes
Erythrocyte
mature red blood cell
Hemoglobin
oxygen-carrying molecule found on erythrocyte; contains iron
Erythropoiesis
production of red blood cells
, Erythroblast
immature red blood cell
Anemia
deficiency of red blood cells
Oxyhemoglobin
hemoglobin carrying oxygen-bright red in color
Deoxyhemoglobin
hemoglobin with no oxygen
Leukocyte
white blood cell
Diapedesis
squeezing of leukocytes through blood vessel wall
Neutrophil
phagocytic white blood cell; first responders to site of infection (bacteria, virus, & some
fungi)
Basophil
type of white blood cell active during allergic response; produces histamine and
promotes inflammation
Eosinophil
type of white blood cell; causes allergy response
Monocyte
largest white blood cell; become macrophages; phagocytize bacteria, dead cells, and
other intercellular debris
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