Introduction to Hematology Learning Outcomes
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Which of the following is responsible for blood clotting after an injury?

  • Platelet production (correct)
  • White blood cell recycling
  • Erythropoiesis
  • Respiratory gas transport
  • What is the basis for ABO and Rh incompatibilities?

  • Blood typing (correct)
  • Factors regulating white blood cell production
  • Composition and functions of plasma
  • Characteristics and functions of red blood cells
  • What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

  • Recycling red blood cell components
  • Respiratory gas transport (correct)
  • Regulating the production of white blood cells
  • Controlling blood loss after an injury
  • Which component of the cardiovascular system is considered a series of conducting hoses?

    <p>Blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fluid connective tissue in the cardiovascular system?

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

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for allergic responses and parasitic infections?

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

    What is the primary function of blood?

    <p>Transporting dissolved gases and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate blood volume in liters for a 75-kg (165-lb) person?

    <p>5.25 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component makes up about 55 percent of blood volume?

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

    What is the primary difference between plasma and interstitial fluid?

    <p>Levels of dissolved proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of separating whole blood into plasma and formed elements?

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

    Which statement about blood pH is correct?

    <p>Blood pH is slightly alkaline (pH of 7.35–7.45)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of plasma proteins in blood?

    <p>Maintaining osmotic pressure and pH balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hematocrit' refer to in the context of blood?

    <p>% of red blood cells in a blood sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the composition of plasma is true?

    <p>Plasma contains dissolved plasma proteins and other solutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Whole blood' refers to the combination of which components?

    <p>'Formed elements' and 'plasma'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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