Blood Jeopardy
Red Blood Cell
100- what is another name for red blood cells?
Erythrocytes
200- In a molecule of hemoglobin this metal is found in the center of the heme portion.
Iron
300- What are 3 physical characteristics of red blood cells?
Biconcave discs, no nucleus, contain hemoglobin
400- In the liver the heme molecule is broken down into iron and a green substance that is known as
Biliverdin
500- 2 nutrients that are need for DNA synthesis in red blood cells are ________
B
12
and folic acid
White blood cells
100- This is another name for a white blood cell
Leukocyte
200- White blood cells are divided into 2 groups based on granules in their cytoplasm, what are the 2 groups called?
Granulocytes and agranulocytes
300- The most abundant white blood cells that is responsible for phagocytosis is known as
Neutrophil
400- This agranulocyte is important in making antibodies against foreign particles
Lymphocytes
500- What are the 3 types of granulocytes?
neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils
Platelets
100- what is another name for platelets?
Thrombocytes
200- The large cell that breaks apart to form the platelets is known as this
Megakaryocyte
300- This is the name for what forms when there is a tear in a blood vessel and platelets form a temporary blood stoppage.
Platelet plug
400- A blood clot that dislodges and travels through the blood stream is known as this
Embolus
500- During coagulation it is important that fibrinogen is converted to this strong and durable protein.
Fibrin

Plasma
100- plasma is composed mainly of this substance
Water
200- What is an example of one non-protein nitrogenous substance found in plasma?
Amino acids, urea and uric acid
300- This plasma protein is used during clotting
Fibrinogen
400- This plasma protein is important in transporting lipids and vitamins through the blood stream
Globulins
500- explain why it is important to maintain a high level of albumin in the blood
It maintains the osmotic balance and prevents the water from exiting the blood vessels and causing edema.
Blood Types and Anemia
100- In an anemia there is a decreased number of this type of bleed cell
Red blood cell
200- In a person with A type blood they will have this type of anti-body
B antibody
300- Which of the blood types is known as the universal donor and why?
O- because it has not antigens on the red blood cells
400- This type of anemia is a genetic condition which result in a malformed hemoglobin molecule and a misshapen RBC
Sickle Cell Anemia
500- This type of anemia results in the destruction of RBCs due to toxic chemicals
Hemolytic anemia