List dietary factors affecting red blood cell production. (p. 323)

Major functions of blood include: (p. 319) a. nutrient, hormone, and oxygen transport. b. helping maintain the stability of interstitial fluid. c. heat distribution. d. waste transport e. all of the above.

Formed elements in blood are , , and . (p. 319)

The liquid portion of blood is . (p. 319)

Describe a red blood cell. (p. 319)

Contrast oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin. (p. 319)

Connect the significance of red blood cell counts with the function of red blood cells. (p. 321)

Describe the life cycle of a red blood cell, beginning with its production and ending with its destruction. (p. 321)

List dietary factors affecting red blood cell production. (p. 323)

Name five types of leukocytes, identifying which are granulocytes and which are agranulocytes, and list the major function(s) of each type. (p. 324)

are fragments of megakaryocytes that function in . (p. 327)

The most abundant component of plasma is: (p. 327)

Name three types of plasma proteins, and indicate the major function(s) of each type. (p. 328)

Name the gases and nutrients found in plasma. (p. 329)

Define nonprotein nitrogenous substances, and name those commonly present in plasma. (p. 329)

The most abundant plasma electrolytes are and . (p. 330)

is the stoppage of bleeding. (p. 330)

Explain how blood vessel spasm is stimulated following an injury. (p. 330)

Platelets adhering to form a plug may control blood loss from a break, but a larger break may require a to halt bleeding. (p. 330)

Describe the major stepsleading to the formation of a blood clot. (p. 331)

Contrast thrombus and embolus. (p. 332)

An individual with B antigens and anti-A antibodies is ABO blood type . (p. 334)

Explain why the individual described in question 21 should not receive a transfusion with type AB blood. (p. 334)

Distinguish between Rh-positive and Rh-negative blood. (p. 335)

Describe erythroblastosis fetalis, and explain how this condition may develop. (p. 336)