Body and Blood
Which protein in red blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen?
What is hemoglobin?
A microorganism that requires a living host cell for replication.
What is a virus?
A microscope that uses visible light and glass lenses for magnification.
What is a compound light microscope?
The abbreviation CBC stands for this.
What is Complete Blood Count?
Contains all genetic information.
What is DNA?
Produces insulin and regulates blood glucose levels.
What is the pancreas
A bacterial structure that allows for survival through extended periods of extreme conditions.
What is an endospore?
Is used to reduce light refraction and improve resolution with the 100x objective lens.
What is immersion oil?
Waste product measured to determine kidney function.
What is creatinine?
First antibody class produced during a primary immune response.
What is IgM?
The process by which immature red blood cells develop and mature.
What is erythropoiesis?
A bacterial species associated with tuberculosis and is identified using acid-fast staining.
What is Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Measures the absorbance of light by a solution at a set wavelength.
What is a spectrophotometer?
Determines ABO blood group and Rh factor.
What is blood typing?
Responsible for the elimination of virus infected cells and tumor cells.
What are cytotoxic T lymphocytes (Also known as CD8+ T cells)
Erythropoietin stimulates these to increase red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels.
What are the kidneys?
Responsible for causing strep throat and is beta-hemolytic.
What is Streptococcus pyogenes?
Verifies that an autoclave is at the appropriate temperature and pressure during a cycle by taking measurements of the conditions over time.
What is an autoclave cycle recorder?
Most pregnancy tests monitor for this hormone.
What is hCG? (human chorionic gonadotropin)
Mutation that changes a codon into one that codes for a premature stop signal in transcribed mRNA.
What is a nonsense mutation?
A patient has elevated MCV, decreased hemoglobin, and macrocytic red blood cells. Deficiency of what two vitamins can cause this type of anemia?
What are vitamins B12 and folate?
An Anaerobic, Gram-positive bacteria responsible for exuding a toxin that causes pseudomembranous colitis (Usually occurs after antibiotic use)
What is C. difficile
A lab scientist needs to deal with an airborne infectious specimen. Which type of biological safety cabinet provides significant protection for all parties involved?
What is a Class 2 biological safety cabinet?
A blood smear presents with schistocytes, reduced platelet count, but normal coagulation. Associated with microthrombi full of platelets. It is caused by a severe enzyme deficiency and is mainly characterized by bruising.
What is thrombocytopenic purpura?
Type of hypersensitivity that involves, allergen exposure, IgE antibodies binding to mast cells, and the release of histamines.
What is Type 1 hypersensitivity?