Blood Terminology and Composition

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If a patient has a condition characterized by an abnormally high number of white blood cells, which suffix would most accurately describe this condition?

  • -poie
  • -sta
  • -thromb
  • -osis (correct)

Blood is classified as epithelial tissue due to its role in covering and lining body surfaces.

False (B)

Briefly explain the relationship between hemoglobin and erythrocytes in terms of oxygen transport.

Hemoglobin in red blood cells carries oxygen.

The process of _______________ involves the formation of new red blood cells.

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Match the prefix with its corresponding meaning:

<p>erythr- = red leuko- = white thromb- = Clot hem- = Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prefixes indicates the presence of a clot?

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Macrophages are specialized for building up damaged tissues, assisting in tissue regeneration.

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What is the average volume of blood, in liters, found in a typical adult human?

<p>5 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

The percentage by volume of red blood cells in blood is known as the ______________.

<p>hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the average lifespan of a red blood cell, approximately how many times will a red blood cell complete a full circulation of the body before being replaced?

<p>Thousands of times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Agglutin-

To glue or clump together.

Embol-

A stopper or something that blocks.

Erthr-

Red

Leuko-

White

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Osis-

Abnormal condition

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Poie-

To make or produce.

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Sta-

To halt or stop.

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Thromb-

Clot

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Hematocrit

The percentage by volume of red cells in blood.

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Hematopoiesis

Formation of red blood cells.

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Study Notes

  • Agglutin means to glue together.
  • Bil-bile refers to bile.
  • Embol means stopper.
  • Erthr refers to red.
  • Hem refers to blood.
  • Leuko refers to white.
  • Oosis refers to abnormal condition.
  • Poie means to make or produce.
  • Sta means to halt.
  • Thromb refers to clot.
  • The average human has 5 liters of blood.
  • Blood is a type of connective tissue.
  • Hematocrit is the percentage by volume of red cells (the solid portion/cells) in blood.
  • Formed blood cells make up 45% of blood.
  • Red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes.
  • The average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC) is 120 days.
  • Hemoglobin is found in red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout the body.
  • Macrophages break down and phagocytize (engulf and digest) damaged cells.
  • Hematopoiesis is the formation of red blood cells.

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