1.
A hemoglobin reading of 11 g/dl in a female would be considered low/high/normal.
A hematocrit reading of 40 in a female would be considered low/high/normal.
A total WBC count of 9000/microliter would be considered low/high/normal.
2.
Give the normal values for the below whole blood properties. a. pH - c. Volume (female) – b. RBC count (males)- d. temperature - e. hemoglobin (male) -
3.
This substance increases erythrocyte production. ________________
This substance increases platelet production. _______________
These substances increase leukocyte production. _________________
4.
Match the correct plasma protein with the appropriate description. b. beta globulin c. gamma globulin d. albumin a. fibrinogen e.
alpha globulin
_____ This plasma protein group is involved in blood clotting.
_____ This plasma protein group includes low density lipoproteins.
_____ This plasma protein group includes HDLs and transfers lipid soluble hormones.
_____ This plasma protein group includes all antibodies.
_____ This plasma protein group is most abundant and involved in osmotic gradient
5.
What are the functions of the below cells or structures? a.
platelets – b.
eosinophil – c.
neutrophil – d.
monocyte – e.
lymphocyte -
6.
List three characteristics of erythrocytes that increase their oxygen carrying capacity.
7.
Inadequate oxygen levels in tissues is called ______________. A lower than normal oxygen level in the blood is called ________________. A lower than normal number of RBCs or hemoglobin is called __________________.
8.
Discuss the medical use of tissue plasminogen activator
9.
List the three stages of hemostasis and the three stages of coagulation.
10.
How are the below substances involved in hemostasis? a.
endothelins – b.
heparin – c.
plasmin – d.
ADP – e.
Fibrinogen -

11.
What agglutinogens (antigens) would be present on RBCs in a person with type A blood?
_____ What agglutinins (antibodies) would you find in the plasma of a person with type O blood? _______ Could a woman with RH- blood produce Rh+ antibodies if she gave birth to a Rh+ child? Yes/No.
BONUS. Answer one of the below questions. a.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of blood doping. b. Discuss the consequences of a severe transfusion reaction.