10. Blood Vessels and Blood

What is the process called where microscopic channels supply blood to the tissues themselves?

What is the approximate percentage of an adult's body weight that is constituted by blood?

Which component is NOT part of the formed elements of blood?

What is the normal hematocrit range, according to the text?

Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for blood clotting in hemostasis?

What is the lifespan of an erythrocyte, according to the text?

Which type of leukocyte is described as being the most common and particularly effective against bacteria?

All formed elements of blood arise from which type of cell in the red bone marrow?

What is the term for the process by which leukocytes leave the capillaries by squeezing through adjacent cells in the vessel wall?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three steps of hemostasis?

What is the term for substances that the body does not recognize as 'self' and that trigger a defensive response from leukocytes?

A person with Type A blood has which antigens on their erythrocytes and which antibodies in their plasma?

What is the more specific term for the build-up of plaque in the walls of a blood vessel?

Which type of circulatory shock is typically caused by hemorrhage in adults?

Pernicious anemia is caused by poor absorption of which vitamin?

What is the term for a condition where there are too many platelets, potentially leading to thrombosis?

Which condition is a cancer involving an abundance of leukocytes that can be either myeloid or lymphoid in origin?

What are the three distinct tissue layers of arteries and veins called, from the most interior layer to the outer?

What is a major characteristic difference between arteries and veins mentioned in the text?

The sounds heard while measuring blood pressure, known as Korotkoff sounds, are caused by what phenomenon?

Which of the five variables that influence blood flow and blood pressure refers to the ability of a vessel to expand and recoil?

What is the normal resting pulse for an adult, as stated in the text?

The buffy coat, a thin layer in a centrifuged blood sample, is composed of which two components?

Which type of leukocyte becomes a macrophage after leaving circulation and entering tissues?

What are the chemical stimuli that prompt hematopoietic stem cells to divide and differentiate collectively called?

Which lymphocyte type provides immunity by physically attacking foreign or diseased cells?

Approximately what portion of newly-formed platelets migrate to the spleen for storage?

What is the term for the breakdown of an erythrocyte's cell membrane, which can occur during an incompatible blood transfusion?

In the context of the Rh blood group, when are problems in a pregnancy between an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive baby most likely to occur?

What is the term for a fragment of a thrombus that breaks free and travels through the bloodstream?

A bone marrow disease called polycythemia vera causes an excessive production of what?

Which condition is a group of related genetic disorders characterized by a lack of certain plasma clotting factors?

What is the primary function of the systemic circuit in blood circulation?

In the 'Major Blood Components' table, what is listed as the site of production for albumin, most globulins, and fibrinogen?

Which formed element is described as being a 'flattened biconcave disk' with 'no nucleus'?

What is the number of leukocytes per microliter (µL) of blood according to the mean value in the 'Summary of Formed Elements' table?

Which leukocyte's count increases in response to allergies and parasitic worm infestations?

The process by which the body forms new blood cells, which in adults is largely restricted to cranial and pelvic bones, vertebrae, and sternum, is known as what?

According to the text, worn-out erythrocytes are phagocytized by what type of cell?

What is the name of the process by which B cells and T cells that form after exposure to a pathogen mount rapid responses upon subsequent exposures?

The main function of blood is carrying oxygen and nutrients, but it also serves in defense, distribution of heat, and what other key process?

What is the normal pH range of blood, which helps it to regulate the chemical balance of body tissues?

Which blood type is considered the universal donor in emergency situations because it has no A or B antigens?

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when atherosclerosis specifically affects arteries in which part of the body?

What condition arises when defective valves allow blood to accumulate within veins, causing them to distend and twist?

What is the term for a life-threatening condition where the circulatory system is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to supply oxygen to tissues?

Which genetic disorder involves the production of an abnormal type of hemoglobin that causes erythrocytes to assume a crescent shape?

What condition is characterized by a high count of neutrophils?

A phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, which is typically done on what type of blood vessel?

What is the term for a treatment where a donor's healthy bone marrow and its stem cells replace the faulty bone marrow of a patient?