CH. 15 Wkbk second section Questions and Answers graded A+

CH. 15 Wkbk second section Questions and Answers graded A+ WBC small, highly phagocytic granulocyte RBC antigens A and B RBC delivers oxygen to the cells in the body P (platelets) A deficiency causes petechiae formation and bleeding RBC life span is about 120 days RBC breaks down into protein, bilirubin, and iron WBC includes lymphocytes and monocytes WBC includes neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils RBC is filled primarily with hemoglobin RBC the immature cell is the reticulocyte P (platelets) derived from the megakaryocyte WBC is concerned primarily with phagocytosis WBC is composed of granulocytes and agranulocytes WBC leukocytosis and leukopenia RBC its rapid breakdown causes hyperbilirubinemia RBC is decreased in anemia P (platelets) primarily concerned with hemostasis RBC synthesized in response to erythropoietin P (platelets) thrombocytopenia and bleeding WBC granulocytopenia and infection WBC contributes to the formation of pus RBC The Rh factor RBC Its rapid breakdown causes jaundice WBC shift to the left RBC plasma levels are monitored through changes in the HCT P (platelets) stickiness and plug RBC involved in a hemolytic blood transfusion reaction RBC intrinsic and extrinsic factors are necessary for its synthesis RBC requires iron for its synthesis and function