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Question 51

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A platelet count of __________ platelets per microliter of blood would indicate an increased risk of bleeding.

A) 80,000
B) 150,000
C) 300,000
D) 650,000

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Question 52

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By definition, the term __________ refers to a white blood cell count that is lower than normal.

A) leukocytocis
B) polycythemia
C) leukopenia
D) thrombocytopenia

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Question 53

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Platelets are a part of the mechanism that repairs breaks in blood vessels and that causes blood clot formation.

Basophils release chemicals that increase blood flow to injured tissues and promote inflammation.

Due to her Crohn's disease, Kristen has a fat malabsorption disorder with which she is less able to absorb dietary fats and the fat-soluble vitamins from her small intestine. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin K. What is a possible effect of this malabsorption disorder?

What is a primary function of lymphocytes?

Functions of plasma electrolytes include maintenance of osmotic pressure and regulation of blood pH.

What term is defined as an excessive number of white blood cells?

Typically, the most common type of leukocyte in a blood sample is the __________.

A platelet plug is formed when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin.

Blood is a type of __________ tissue.

Plasma makes up more than half (55%) of the volume of blood.

A patient who has a red blood cell count of 3,275,000 cells per microliter of blood will likely exhibit which of the following symptoms?

What type of leukocyte accounts for 1% to 3% of all circulating WBCs?

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

Urea, uric acid, and creatine are examples of __________.

What element is part of hemoglobin molecules?

What type of white blood cell typically has a bilobed nucleus and a cytoplasm filled with granules that appear deep red in an acidic stain?

Albumin, collagen, and fibrinogen are the three main types of plasma proteins.

Platelets forming a platelet plug release serotonin, which causes blood vessel walls to dilate.