Anatomy
Which plasma protein keeps water from moving out of the blood?
albumin
________ are cells that engulf and destroy microorganisms.
Phagocytes
Which infectious disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Which infectious disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
A test that detects the presence of heterophil antibodies can aid in the diagnosis of ________.
mononucleosis
Before a patient can receive a blood transfusion, a/an ________ must be done.
type and crossmatch
Which is the most common leukocyte, comprising 54–62% of the leukocytes in the blood?
neutrophils
Microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, or yeast, that invade the body are known as ________.
pathogens
Which medical word is used to refer to cancer of the white blood cells?
leukemia
The Schilling test is done to diagnose ________.
pernicious anemia
A patient with lymphoma or leukemia would receive which cancer treatment?
bone marrow transplantation
The formed elements of the blood are suspended in the liquid known as ________.
plasma
Which cells are active in the blood clotting process?
thrombocytes
In which type of anemia are red blood cells microcytic and hypochromic?
iron deficiency anemia
A ferritin blood test indirectly measures the amount of ________ stored in the body.
iron
The patient who has ________ will be prescribed antiretroviral drugs.
HIV
Which is the most numerous type of blood cell?
erythrocyte
The patient came to the clinic with a sore throat and a fever. If he has a bacterial infection, which cells in his blood would engulf and destroy the bacteria?
neutrophils
Which type of anemia is caused by failure of the bone marrow to produce erythrocytes?
aplastic anemia
What blood test is performed to examine the characteristics of erythrocytes and leukocytes?
blood smear
Which medical procedure involves the separation of plasma from the blood cells in whole blood?
plasmapheresis
Where do all lymphatic vessels end?
in veins in the neck
Heparin is a natural anticoagulant released from ________.
basophils
Which is a type of anemia caused by a genetic abnormality in the structure of hemoglobin that causes abnormally shaped red blood cells?
sickle cell anemia
Blood type ________ is the universal donor.
O negative
A bone marrow aspiration is done by taking red marrow from the ________.
hip bone