Blood Component's
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
Plasma
What condition occurs when there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin?
Anemia
What is the large vein in the neck called?
Jugular vein
Which blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues?
What does a Complete Blood Count (CBC) measure?
The number and type of blood cells present in a sample
Which cells are responsible for clotting blood?
Platelets
Which cancer affects the bone marrow and prevents normal blood cell production?
Leukemia
Which vein is commonly used in the front leg for blood draws?
Cephalic vein
Which type of blood cell defends the body against infections?
White blood cells
What does a red blood cell count help detect?
Problems with red blood cell production
What protein helps red blood cells carry oxygen?
Hemoglobin
What is the term for an immune system attacking its own tissues?
Autoimmune disease
Which vein is found on the inside of a cat's hind leg and is commonly used for blood collection?
Medial saphenous vein
What happens to platelet count after an injury?
It increases
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?
100 days
What is another name for white blood cells?
Leukocytes
What condition results in decreased blood flow due to excessive red blood cell production?
Polycythemia
What type of injection is given directly into a vein?
Intravenous - IV
What term describes the process of preventing excessive bleeding when a vessel is injured?
Blood clotting
Which test is used to determine dehydration in an animal?
Packed Cell Volume - PCV
What test determines the number of red and white blood cells in a sample?
Complete Blood Count - CBC
What test measures the percentage of red blood cells in the blood?
Packed Cell Volume - PVC
Which vein under a cow’s tail is often used for small blood samples?
Caudal tail vein
Where are most blood cells produced?
Bone marrow
What condition results from the loss of too much water from the body?
Dehydration