Questions and Answers
What binds to oxygen in the blood?
What are red blood cells also known as?
Erythrocytes
What is the percentage of blood cells and plasma in a sample called?
Hematocrit
Which type of white blood cell attacks parasites?
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Where are new blood cells created?
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What is the shape of a red blood cell?
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What is clumping of blood cells from an immune response called?
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Who is the queen thought to be the original carrier of hemophilia?
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What is an abnormal blood clot called?
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What plasma protein is converted to fibrin?
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Disease that causes RBC's to be abnormally shaped: ___ Cell Disease
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What are white blood cells also known as?
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Which type of white blood cells produce antibodies?
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What substance causes vasospasm?
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What is the term for the condition commonly referred to as bleeder's disease?
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What is a low red blood cell count called?
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What is cancer of the blood called?
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What are thrombocytes more commonly known as?
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Study Notes
Blood Components and Functions
- Hemoglobin binds to oxygen, facilitating its transport in the blood.
- Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
- Hematocrit measures the percentage of blood volume that is made up of cells, including erythrocytes and plasma.
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- Eosinophils are a type of WBC that target and attack parasites.
- Leukocytes, or white blood cells, play a vital role in the immune response.
- Lymphocytes are WBCs that produce antibodies to fight off infections.
Blood Composition and Disorders
- Marrow is the site where new blood cells are generated, supporting ongoing blood cell production.
- The biconcave shape of red blood cells increases their surface area, enhancing oxygen transport.
- Agglutination refers to the clumping of blood cells, often resulting from an immune response to foreign agents.
Hematological Conditions
- Hemophilia, known as "bleeders disease," is a genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.
- Sickle Cell Disease leads to the formation of abnormally shaped red blood cells, which can cause blockages and pain.
- Anemia is characterized by a low red blood cell count, resulting in weakness and fatigue.
- Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that affects blood cell production and function.
Additional Components
- Thrombus refers to an abnormal blood clot that can obstruct blood flow.
- Fibrinogen is a plasma protein that is converted to fibrin to help form blood clots.
- Serotonin can cause vasospasm, leading to constriction of blood vessels, affecting blood flow.
Historical Context
- Queen Victoria is believed to be the original carrier of hemophilia, influencing royal bloodlines across Europe.
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Test your knowledge on blood components, including red and white blood cells, their functions, and hematological disorders. This quiz covers topics such as hemoglobin, WBC types, and blood composition. Dive into the fascinating world of your body’s vital fluid!
