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Which term refers to the study of blood cells and coagulation?
Which term refers to the study of blood cells and coagulation?
- Plasma
- Serum
- Hematology (correct)
- Blood
Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
- Red blood cells
- Cartilage (correct)
- White blood cells
- Platelets
What is the difference between serum and plasma?
What is the difference between serum and plasma?
- Serum is the liquid portion of blood before clotting, while plasma is the liquid portion of blood after clotting.
- Serum and plasma are both solid components of blood.
- Serum is the liquid portion of blood after clotting, while plasma is the liquid portion of blood before clotting. (correct)
- Serum and plasma are the same thing.
What does the term 'hematology' mean?
What does the term 'hematology' mean?
What does the term 'blood' refer to?
What does the term 'blood' refer to?
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Study Notes
Hematology Basics
- Hematology is the study of blood cells and coagulation.
- Hematology analyses include complete blood count (CBC), blood chemistry tests, and coagulation studies.
Components of Blood
- Blood refers to a liquid tissue that circulates in the body, consisting of plasma and formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).
- Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume.
- Serum is the liquid portion of blood that remains after blood has clotted, and all blood cells and clotting factors have been removed.
Key Terms and Definitions
- Hematology: the study of blood cells and coagulation.
- Blood: a liquid tissue that circulates in the body, consisting of plasma and formed elements.
- Serum: the liquid portion of blood that remains after blood has clotted, and all blood cells and clotting factors have been removed.
Matching Exercises
- Hematology: study of blood cells and coagulation
- Hemostasis: the process of stopping bleeding
- Erythropoiesis: the production of red blood cells
- Leukopoiesis: the production of white blood cells
- Thrombosis: the formation of blood clots
- Hema: blood
- Logos: study
- Poiesis: production
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