Because Mr. LeDow is experiencing abnormal bleeding and bruising, his laboratory testing includes measurement of the cells that are primarily responsible for normal blood clotting. These cells are called thrombocytes, or ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


platelets

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

Which of the following suffixes means enlarged?

A) -malacia B) -ectasis C) -megaly D) -algia

Health & Biomechanics

angioma : Tumor arising from a blood vessel, also known as a(n) _____________.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

Health & Biomechanics

Narcotics______ peristaltic contractions

a. speed up c. maintain continuous b. slow down d. have no effect on

Health & Biomechanics

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

A) high blood pressure. B) stroke. C) irregular heartbeats. D) asthma.

Health & Biomechanics