Hemocrit - correct answer A sample that shows the percentage of plasma and formed elements in
the blood
Plasma - correct answer A liquid that makes up about 55 percent of the blood
Erythrocytes - correct answer red blood cells
Leukocytes - correct answer White blood cells
Thrombocytes - correct answer Platelets
Erythrocytes - correct answer Composes ~45% of blood
Plasma - correct answer Composed of water (91%), plasma proteins (7%),
and nutrients/salts/hormones (2%).
Albumin - correct answer a plasma protein that helps regulate osmotic concentration of blood by
drawing water into the capillaries
Globulin - correct answer Plasma protein used to manufacture antibodies
Fibrinogen - correct answer Plasma protein that functions in blood clotting
Hemoglobin - correct answer Binds oxygen to aid in its transport to the body's cells
Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) - correct answer Has no nucleus
, Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) - correct answer Described as enucleated biconcave disks
Erythropoiesis - correct answer Process of making erythrocytes that occurs in the bone marrow
Anemia - correct answer Condition caused by low levels of hemoglobin in the erythrocytes or a lack
of erythrocyte production
Anemia - correct answer Caused by a diet low in iron or blood loss
Leukocytes - correct answer white blood cells
Leukocytes (White Blood Cells) - correct answer Provide a defence against foreign invaders in the
blood or tissues
Thrombocytes - correct answer Platelets
Fibrinogen - correct answer Converted by thrombin into fibrin threads
Thromboplastin - correct answer Hormone released by platelets when they hit a torn blood vessel
Prothrombin - correct answer Activated by thromboplastin to be converted into thrombin
Liver - correct answer Structure where prothrombin and fibrinogen are manufactured
Thrombus - correct answer A blood clot that seals a blood vessel so blood cannot get through
Embolism - correct answer A dislodged blood clot that is carried by the circulatory system to a vital
organ