Describe the components of blood
What will be an ideal response?
1. Plasma—watery portion of blood; 55% of whole blood; primarily water; transports dissolved substances
2. Erythrocytes—red blood cells; enucleated biconcave disk; contain hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen
3. Leukocytes—white blood cells; remove bacteria, viruses, and cell debris; five types: eosinophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, neutrophil
4. Platelets—also called thrombocytes; trigger blood clotting process
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Chorionic villus sampling is performed during pregnancy. What are the characteristics of chorionic villus sampling? Select all that apply
1. Performed after 10 weeks of pregnancy 2. Offered if an inherited genetic problem is identified 3. Used to diagnose 99% of fetal chromosome abnormalities 4. Offered when a woman is at a maternal age below 35 years 5. Used to diagnose chromosome abnormalities and some inherited disorders
Construct a medical term that means cutting into the fascia.
A. fasc + ectomy B. fascio + tomy C. fasci + ectomy D. fasciio + tomy E. fasc + otomy
Rolling sideways in a narrow body shape is a National Standards sample grade-level outcome for grade ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the defining characteristic of oophoritis??
A) inflammation of the ovaries B) herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vaginal wall C) malignant tumor of the ovary D) presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus