17. The Blood

Which of the following is not found in blood plasma?

In the context of blood components, blood plasma without clotting factors is called what?

Which component of blood contains antibodies (immunoglobulins) that help protect the body from pathogens?

In human blood, which formed element is the most abundant by number in a typical healthy adult?

What are the three main components of the circulatory system?

Approximately how many ounces (oz) of blood are in an average adult human body?

Platelets are also called:

Which of the following is found in plasma but not in serum?

Which vitamin is important for blood coagulation and blood clotting?

In human blood, what is the name of the liquid portion that suspends the formed elements (cells and platelets)?

Which of the following best describes myeloid tissue?

In the extrinsic pathway of coagulation, which factor combines with Factor VII to initiate the process?

In a centrifuged sample of whole blood, what is the buffy coat?

Approximately how much blood is in the average adult human body, expressed in quarts?

Select the medical term that means pertaining to the formation of blood cells.