ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BLOOD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BLOOD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+

Plasma

clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood

Albumin

plasma protein that helps regulate osmotic concentration

Globulins

plasma proteins synthesized by liver; used for transport of gases, lipids, and fat-soluble

vitamins; hemoglobin is an example

Hematocrit

percentage of red blood cells in blood

Hematopoietic stem cells

give rise to all blood cells; found in bone marrow (aka hemocytoblasts)

Megakaryocyte

cells that develop from stem cells to become thrombocytes

Erythrocyte

mature red blood cell

Hemoglobin

oxygen-carrying molecule found on erythrocyte; contains iron

Erythropoiesis

production of red blood cells

, Erythroblast

immature red blood cell

Anemia

deficiency of red blood cells

Oxyhemoglobin

hemoglobin carrying oxygen-bright red in color

Deoxyhemoglobin

hemoglobin with no oxygen

Leukocyte

white blood cell

Diapedesis

squeezing of leukocytes through blood vessel wall

Neutrophil

phagocytic white blood cell; first responders to site of infection (bacteria, virus, & some

fungi)

Basophil

type of white blood cell active during allergic response; produces histamine and

promotes inflammation

Eosinophil

type of white blood cell; causes allergy response

Monocyte

largest white blood cell; become macrophages; phagocytize bacteria, dead cells, and

other intercellular debris