STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF
THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM;
SUMMARY REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Chapter Summary Review - Answer:
Components of the Hematologic System - Answer:
1. Blood consists of cells suspended in a solution of __________ __________. In adults, the total blood
volume is approximately __________ - Answer: about 90% water and 10% solutes.
5.5 L.
2. Plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, contains two major groups of proteins, __________
__________ - Answer: albumins and globulins.
3. The cellular elements of blood are __________ __________ __________ - Answer: the erythrocytes
(red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets (thrombocytes).
4. __________ are the most abundant cells of the blood, occupying approximately 48% of the blood
volume in men and approximately 42% in women. Erythrocytes are responsible for tissue oxygenation. -
Answer: Erythrocytes
5. __________ are fewer in number than erythrocytes and constitute approximately 5000 to 10,000
cells/mm3 of blood. Leukocytes defend the body against infection and remove dead or injured host
cells. - Answer: Leukocytes
6. __________ are classified as granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils) or agranulocytes
(monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes). - Answer: Leukocytes
7. The ____________ is the most abundant leukocyte (approximately 55% of the leukocytes) and is the
primary granulocyte that defends against infections. - Answer: neutrophil
8. __________ are the primary cells of the immune response. - Answer: Lymphocytes
THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM;
SUMMARY REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Chapter Summary Review - Answer:
Components of the Hematologic System - Answer:
1. Blood consists of cells suspended in a solution of __________ __________. In adults, the total blood
volume is approximately __________ - Answer: about 90% water and 10% solutes.
5.5 L.
2. Plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, contains two major groups of proteins, __________
__________ - Answer: albumins and globulins.
3. The cellular elements of blood are __________ __________ __________ - Answer: the erythrocytes
(red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets (thrombocytes).
4. __________ are the most abundant cells of the blood, occupying approximately 48% of the blood
volume in men and approximately 42% in women. Erythrocytes are responsible for tissue oxygenation. -
Answer: Erythrocytes
5. __________ are fewer in number than erythrocytes and constitute approximately 5000 to 10,000
cells/mm3 of blood. Leukocytes defend the body against infection and remove dead or injured host
cells. - Answer: Leukocytes
6. __________ are classified as granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils) or agranulocytes
(monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes). - Answer: Leukocytes
7. The ____________ is the most abundant leukocyte (approximately 55% of the leukocytes) and is the
primary granulocyte that defends against infections. - Answer: neutrophil
8. __________ are the primary cells of the immune response. - Answer: Lymphocytes
