Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Thrombocyte
A)immunoglobulin
B)leukocyte
C)lymphocyte
D)macrophage
E)megakaryocyte
F)plasma
G)plasmapheresis
H)platelet
I)prothrombin
J)reticulocyte

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Thrombocyte
A)immunoglobulin
B)leukocyte
C)lymphocyte
D)macrophage
E)megakaryocyte
F)plasma
G)plasmapheresis
H)platelet
I)prothrombin
J)reticulocyte

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thrombocyte and platelet are synonymous terms, referring to a small, irregularly-shaped cell fragment involved in blood clotting.

Answer: E
 Megakaryocytes are large bone marrow cells that give rise to platelets through a process of fragmentation.

Answer: F
 Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, which contains dissolved proteins, glucose, vitamins, and other substances.

Answer: G
 Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure in which blood is withdrawn from a patient, filtered to remove antibodies, and then returned to the patient.

Answer: I
 Prothrombin is a protein produced in the liver that is converted to thrombin, an enzyme that plays a critical role in the blood clotting process.

Answer: B
 Leukocytes, or white blood cells, are cells of the immune system that defend the body against infection and disease.

Answer: C
 Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system by producing antibodies and attacking foreign cells.

Answer: D
 Macrophages are cells of the immune system that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, and microbes.

Answer: A
 Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are proteins produced by plasma cells that recognize and bind to specific antigens, triggering an immune response.

Answer: J
 Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells that circulate in the blood stream for 1-2 days before maturing into fully functional red blood cells.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings