| Question | Fill in blank |
| Any condition in which the blood has abnormally low O2 carrying capacity is called ________. | |
| Excessive hemolysis, excessive bleeding, and/or reduced rate of erythropoiesis can cause a _________ RBC count. | |
| An anemia containing small RBC's is called ____. | |
| An anemia containing normal sized RBC's is called ____. | |
| An anemia containing large RBC's is called ____. | |
| An anemia containing pale RBC's is called ____. | |
| An anemia containing normal colored RBC's is called ____. | |
| An anemia containing dark RBC's is called ____. | |
| Name the anemia caused by acute blood loss. | |
| Name the anemia caused by premature RBC destruction | |
| Name the anemia that stems from the decrease or cessation of RBC production by the bone marrow. | |
| Name the anemia caused by an absence of intrinsic factor, leading to an inability to absorb vitamin B12. | |
| This anemia is an autosomal dominant type that results in abnormally shaped erythrocytes that take on a crescent shape. It is common among people of West African descent. | |
| This anemia is caused by abnormal hemoglobin forms. | |
| This is a common anemia that can be diet-related and results from low levels of iron. | |
| The scientific name for a white blood cell is ______. | |
| Two classes of WBC's that describe the presence or absence of granules are __________ and __________. (use a single 'space' between answers) | |
| Name the most abundant WBC with multi-lobed nuclei, and whose granules contain defensins. | |
| Name the WBC with a bi-liobed nucleus that is antiparasitic. | |
| Name the WBC with a 'U' or 'S' shaped nucleus that contains histamine. | |
| A cell that is similar to a basophil, but resides outside of the bloodstream is called a _____ ______. | |
| Name the anticoagulant that is contained in the granules of basophils. | |
| This agranulocyte has two forms which develop their elite level of immunocompetency in either the bone or the thymus. | |
| This agranulocyte develops into a macrophage when it migrates into connective tissue. | |
| The production of leukocytes is termed ______. | |
| A cell that originated from a myeloid stem cell that is committed to forming a WBC is called a ______. | |
| If a myeloblast wants to become a granulocyte, it turns into a ________ (next step). | |
| If a promyelocyte wants to become an eosinophil, it then turns into a(n) _________ _______ . | |
| The last developmental step of granulocyte leukopoiesis is to form eosinophilic, basophilic, or neutrophilic _______ _______. | |
| If a myeloblast wants to become a monocyte, it first converts to a __________. | |
| A lymphoblast is formed from a _________ stem cell, and then becomes a ________ before becoming a lymphocyte. (use a single 'space' between answers) | |
| _________ refers to a disorder where WBC count is too low. | |
| _________ refers to a disorder where WBC count is too high. | |
| In relation to WBC count, bone marrow depression, drugs, and radiation can lead to _________, while allergic reactions and extreme stress can lead to _________. (use a single 'spac | |
| Cancer marked by the presence of an excessive number of white blood cells is called ________. | |
| _________ _________ occurs when B lymphocytes are infected and proliferate in an uncontrolled manner. | |
| Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the _________ ________ virus. | |
| __________ are cell fragments that contain ________ and ________ for contraction. (use a single 'space' to separate answers) | |
| __________ granules in platelets contain serotonin, while ________ granules contain fibrinogen. (use a single 'space' to separate answers) | |
| Platelet production is regulated by _________ and __________. (use a single 'space' to separate answers) | |
| An additional 1/3 of platelets is stored in the ________. | |
| True/False? My score does not indicate how I'll perform in class. If I still find any material to be difficult, I should read the text, talk to my professor, and consult my peers. | |