Hematology terms
Define the abbreviation RBC
red blood cell
What type of blood cells are shaped like biconcave discs?
Hemoglobin consists of these two molecules
heme and globin
This genetic disorder results in an impaired ability of blood clotting
hemophilia
Which blood type is the universal donor
O-
What is the non-living component of blood called?
plasma
Define the abbreviation CBC
complete blood count
Define hemostasis
control of bleeding
Name 3 functions of blood
transportation, regulation, protection
This condition occurs when there are low levels of RBCs due to a diet that is iron deficient.
iron-deficiency anemia
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
AB+
What are the 3 different types of cells found in blood?
RBC, WBC, platelets
Define thrombocyte
(blood) clotting cell
What kind of tissue is blood?
connective tissue
What does the buffy coat contain?
WBC and platelets
This is a cancer of white blood cells
leukemia
Erythrocytes live for 25 days, True or False?
false
What condition results from a lack of RBCs? it can have various causes, including a diet that is deficient in iron
anemia
Define hemolytic
blood destruction
If a baby is Rh+ and the mother is Rh-, what is given post-partum?
Rhogam
What is the name of the blood protein that carries oxygen in the blood?
hemoglobin
This condition can occur when a Rh negative mother carries a Rh positive fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
What is the job of a thrombocyte?
blood clotting
Approximately how long does a RBC live?
120 days
define the abbreviation BMT (hint: not bilateral myringotomy with tubes)
bone marrow transplant
ions, nutrients, respiratory gases, waste products, blood proteins
Which organ in the body produces erythropoietin?
kidneys
Also called a bruise, this is when blood leaks into tissues after an injury
ecchymosis
Name all of the blood types that a person with B+ blood can safely receive?
B+, B-, O+, O-
What is the trigger for erythropoiesis?
tissue hypoxia