Chapter Questions
List the major functions of blood.
Define hematocrit and explain how it is determined
Describe a red blood cell
Distinguish between oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin.
Explain how a red blood cell count is made.
Describe the life cycle of a red blood cell
Distinguish between biliverdin and bilirubin.
Define erythropoietin and explain its function.
Explain how vitamin $B_{12}$ and folic acid deficiencies affect red blood cell production.
Compare the causes of hemorrhagic, aplastic, and hemolytic anemias.
Define viscosity and explain how this property is affected by anemia.
Define pofycythema and list several possible causes for this condition
Distinguish between granulocytes and agranulocytes
Name tive types of leukocytes and list the major functions of each.
Explain the significance of white blood cell counts as aids to diagnosing diseases.
Distinguish between myelord and lymphoid leukemia
Describe a blood platelet and explain its functions
Name three types of plasma proteins and list the major functions of each.
Define lipoprotein
Distinguish between low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein.
Define phospholipid
Detine nonprotein nitrogenous substances and name those commonly present in plasma
Name several plasma electrolytes
Define hemostasis
Explain how blood vessel spasms are stimulated following an injury
Explain how a platelet plug forms.
List the major steps leading to the formation of a blood clot.
Distinguish between fibrinogen and fibrin.
Provide an example of a positive feedback system
Define serum
Explain how a blood clot may be removed naturally from a blood vessel.
Describe how blood coagulation may be prevented
Review the function of vitamin K .
Define hemophilia.
Distingush between thrombus and embolus
Distinguish between agglutinogen and agglutinin.
Explain the basis of ABO blood types.
Explain why a person with blood type $A B$ is sometimes called a universal recipient.
Explain why a person with blood type $O$ is sometimes called a universal donor.
Distinguish between Rh-positive and Rh-negative blood.
Describe how a person may become sensitized to Rh-positive blood
Define erythroblastosis fetalis and explain how this condition may develop.
Explain how erythroblastosis tetalis can be prevented.
Describe the procedure of crossmatching blood and explain its importance in preventing translusion reactions.