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Q: Why are lymph nodes considered part of the hematologic system?

A: Blood is the circulatory fluid of the body. It is a buffer that bears the fluctuations in the pH of…

Q: What is the source of Platelet-activating factor?

A: :Introduction Blood is fluid connective tissue with plasma which is fluid matrix and it has no…

Q: Antithrombin limits the extent of clot formation, but what happens to the clots themselves?

A: Basophils release the nitrogenous compound histamine which is involved in the inflammatory response…

Q: What is the size of RBCs?

A: The blood is the fluid connective tissue that plays an important role in transporting oxygen,…

Q: What conditions might produce a decreased red blood cell percentage?

A: The circulatory system consists of the central organ called heart, blood vessels and the blood. The…

Q: What is the purpose of clot retraction?

A: the purpose of clot retraction is ;

Q: Why is an individual with type O blood called a universal donor?

A: Blood is the fluid connective tissue derived from the mesoderm. It is slightly alkaline with a pH of…

Q: What does the Formation of a Platelet Plug involve?

A: Homeostasis maintains steady internal and external factors for optimal functioning of the organism.…

Q: Along with platelet plug formation, which two mechanisms contribute to hemostasis?

A: Hemostasis can be defined as the process to prevent and stop bleeding or keeping blood within the…

Q: How does the appearance of the cancerous WBC differ from normal WBC?

A: Leukemia is a type of cancer found in the blood and bone marrow, which is caused by the rapid…

Q: What purpose does vascular spasm serve in the process of hemostasis?

A: Homeostasis is a physiological condition of a living organism in which optimal functioning occurs.…

Q: Distinguish between the following terms related to the blood: Plasma vs. Serum Erythropoiesis vs.…

A: Blood is the most important fluid in the body. Because this helps to transport important nutrients…

Q: What are the functions of antithrombin-III, heparan sulfate,and protein C? How do they affect…

A: Hemostasis is the physiological process by which the flow of blood slows down and the clots are…

Q: How does plasminogen initiate fibrinolysis?

A: Answer- Plasminogen is the serine proteases that can dissolve the clot. It is activated to form…

Q: What is the significance of lower-than-normal or higherthan- normal hematocrit?

A: A low hematocrit means that the percentage of red blood cells is below the lower limits of normal…

Q: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?

A: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?The elevation…

Q: What is the genericfunction of leukocytes? Whatare leukocytosis andleukopenia?

A: Blood cells are also called as hemocyte, hematopoietic cell, or hematocyte. It is a cell generated…

Q: Explain Formation of a Platelet Plug?

A: Platelets create the “platelet plug” that forms almost directly after a blood vessel has been…

Q: In the absence of infection, what percentage of cells in human blood are leukocytes?

A: White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, play a vital part of the immune system as they fight…

Q: Which of the following blood types would agglutinate if donated to a person with blood type A+? a.…

A: Answer: Introduction: Land Stainer was first to describe the measure blood types. Human RBC…

Q: Draw a basophil

A: Basophils are a type of white blood cells. Basophils are granulocytes that contain granules that…

Q: What benefit does platelets aggregating have?

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. Based on the number of cells an organism may be prokaryotic…

Q: What does hematocrit measure?

A: Ans: Hematocrit: This is referred to as the volumes of blood which contain red blood cells.

Q: Where are RBCs formed from in an adult human?

A: In the human body, there is a liquid connective tissue, which is associated with the transportation…

Q: Why is inappropriate blood-clot formation dangerous?

A: Clotting of blood or coagulation is a process that prevents the excessive bleeding of blood during…

Q: Why are the activated platelets essential in the process of clotting?

A: Platelets a major role in the process of clotting. Normally when one of your blood vessel is injured…

Q: What is the shape of the nucleus of a basophil

A: basophiles are part of white blood cells , which helps in inflammation and allergic reactions in the…

Q: What conditions might produce an increased red blood cell percentage?

A: Red blood cells are cells which are produced in the bone marrow and are oval in shape. They contain…

Q: what is RBS?

A: Blood glucose can be defined as the amount of glucose present in blood circulation. Averagely blood…

Q: What is thromboembolism?

A: Blood is the body fluid that is composed of plasma and formed cell that circulates through the…

Q: In clinical parlance, which blood cells are referred to as “polys”? Explain.

A: There are various blood cells with different functions. Different cells are there like erythrocytes,…

Q: What type of blood is the universal donor?

A: There are four main blood groups or types. They are A, B, AB, and O. The genes you inherit from your…

Q: What does the term hematocrit mean? a) The number of white blood cells in the blood b) The number…

A: Blood is a type of connective tissue, liquid in its form which flows in the blood vessels of the…

Q: Could a person with type O- blood safely receive a blood transfusion of AB- blood?

A: Blood type is given on the basis of presence or absence of antigens or antibodies.  Transfer of…

Q: Which characteristics of normal blood is difficult to be produced artificially?

A: Artificial blood is made to act as a substitute for red blood cells.  Whereas true blood serves…

Q: What type of RBCs are present in humans?

A: RBCs are red blood cells present in the blood. These cells contain hemoglobin and hence, their basic…

Q: Why is it important to determine the blood types of the donor and the recipient in transfusions?

A: INTRODUCTION        The Blood group system is mainly important in humans . Blood types are…

Q: why neutrophil apper lighter under microscop ?

A: Neutrophile: These are granulocytes which forms 40 to 70 % of the white blood cells in humans. They…

Q: What is thrombocytopenia?

A: Platelets are small blood cells that aid in the formation of clots to halt bleeding. When a blood…

Q: What is the name of the precursor of RBC cells other than erythroblasts??

A: RBC: RBC (Red Blood Cells) are also known as erythrocytes. RBCs are synthesized in the bone marrow…

Q: What are the three components visible in a centrifuged blood sample?

A: Centrifugation is a widely used technique for separating solid particles distributed in liquid…

Q: What are Intravenous solutions?

A: Introduction: Fluids present in the body are a complex mixture of salts, analytes, minerals, water,…

Q: Which leukocytes are granulocytes?

A: The 2 types of white blood cells (leukocytes ): are granulocytes and agranulocytes. Granules or sacs…

Q: What are the anatomic characteristics of each type of leukocyte? How can you tell these leukocytes…

A: Leukocytes (also known as white blood cells) are a type of blood cell that lacks haemoglobin, has a…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.