Principles of Biomedical Sciences Unit 3
Activities 3.1.1-3.1.2 Exam Questions
with Latest Update
Anemia - ANSWER-A condition in which blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Blood plasma - ANSWER-The pale yellow fluid portion of the whole blood that consists
of water and its dissolved constituents including sugars, lipids, metabolic waste
products, amino acids, hormones and vitamins.
Red blood cells - ANSWER-Any of the hemoglobin containing cells that carry oxygen to
the tissues and are responsible for the red color of the vertebra blood.
Hematocrit - ANSWER-The % of the volume of whole blood that is composed of red
blood cells as determined by separation of red blood cells from the plasma usually by
centrifugation.
White blood cells - ANSWER-Any of the blood cells that are colorless, lack hemoglobin
and contain a nucleus; includes lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophil,
basophils and natural killer cells.
Sickle cell disease - ANSWER-A group of inherited red blood cell disorders
characterized by abnormal hemoglobin.
Thrombocytes - ANSWER-Refers to platelets. Assists in blood clotting by adhering to
other platelets and to damaged epithelium.
Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease - ANSWER-Fatigue
Pain
Crises
Increased respiratory rate
Delayed growth rate
Compromised immunity
Swelling
Purpose of hemoglobin - ANSWER-Iron-containing oxygen transporting protein.
Regular life span of a regular red blood cell - ANSWER-90-120 days
An increased level of leukocytes suggests what? - ANSWER-Possible infection or
inflammation in the body
Activities 3.1.1-3.1.2 Exam Questions
with Latest Update
Anemia - ANSWER-A condition in which blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Blood plasma - ANSWER-The pale yellow fluid portion of the whole blood that consists
of water and its dissolved constituents including sugars, lipids, metabolic waste
products, amino acids, hormones and vitamins.
Red blood cells - ANSWER-Any of the hemoglobin containing cells that carry oxygen to
the tissues and are responsible for the red color of the vertebra blood.
Hematocrit - ANSWER-The % of the volume of whole blood that is composed of red
blood cells as determined by separation of red blood cells from the plasma usually by
centrifugation.
White blood cells - ANSWER-Any of the blood cells that are colorless, lack hemoglobin
and contain a nucleus; includes lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophil,
basophils and natural killer cells.
Sickle cell disease - ANSWER-A group of inherited red blood cell disorders
characterized by abnormal hemoglobin.
Thrombocytes - ANSWER-Refers to platelets. Assists in blood clotting by adhering to
other platelets and to damaged epithelium.
Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease - ANSWER-Fatigue
Pain
Crises
Increased respiratory rate
Delayed growth rate
Compromised immunity
Swelling
Purpose of hemoglobin - ANSWER-Iron-containing oxygen transporting protein.
Regular life span of a regular red blood cell - ANSWER-90-120 days
An increased level of leukocytes suggests what? - ANSWER-Possible infection or
inflammation in the body
