level: Level 1
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| platelets | smallest blood cells |
| thrombocytes | A.K.A. platelets |
| thrombosis | a blood clot in an unbroken vessel |
| embolism | a thrombosis that is floating free |
| hemostasis | functions of platelets |
| anucleate | cell that lacks a nucleus |
| megakaryocyte | bone marrow precursor to platelets |
| thrombocytopenia | decreased blood platelet levels |
| thrombocytosis | elevated blood platelet levels |
| leukocyte | A.K.A. white blood cell |
| buffy coat | location of WBC during blood fractionation |
| leukocyte | only nucleated WBC |
| lymphocytes | B and T cells |
| neutrophils | first blood phagocytes to areas of infection |
| monocyte | become tissue macrophage |
| phagocytosis | “cell eating” |
| eosinophil | WBCs that fight helminthic infections |
| helminths | A.K.A. worms |
| eosinophils | WBCs implicated in allergies |
| neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil | most to least numerous WBCs |
| B cells | WBCs that produce antibodies |