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

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

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

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

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?

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

What is a primary function of lymphocytes?

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

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?

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

Blood is a type of __________ tissue.

What element is part of hemoglobin molecules?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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