Hematology Questions
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The combining form erythr/o- means:
In an adult, red blood cells are primarily produced in the __.
What blood test shows the abnormal blood cells of anemia?
In an autoimmune disorder, the body makes ________ against its own tissues.
Which type of drug is given to suppress the immune response and decrease inflammation?
A red blood cell that is very small and abnormal is said to be:
The patient who has ________ will be taking medications such as Hivid and Retrovir.
What are the most active phagocytic cells among the leukocytes?
Name the hormone that stimulates red blood cell formation.
Blood that is collected, filtered, and returned to the patient during surgery is known as ________ blood.
What term is defined as an excessive number of white blood cells?
John has classic hemophilia (hemophilia A). He requires treatment with a factor ________ drug to prevent episodes of bleeding.
What test is used to determine the percentage of each type of leukocyte present in a patient's blood sample
Plasma makes up more than half (55%) of the volume of blood
A red blood cell is a spherical cell and contains a large nucleus
A high white blood cell count suggests what situation?
A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice
In general, red blood cells are larger than white blood cells
A thrombus is an abnormal clot that forms in a blood vessel. If the clot or a part of it breaks away into the circulation, it becomes an embolus
Which of the following is an agranulocyte?