Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 18, Problem 6RQ
Which of the following statements about albumin is true?
- It draws water out of the blood vessels and into the body’s tissues.
- It is the most abundant plasma protein.
- It is produced by specialized leukocytes called plasma cells.
- All of the above are true.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Your patient is an 85-year-old man with congestive heart failure (CHF). BP = 145/87. He has
been very ill and hasn't been eating. A blood test shows that he has hypoproteinemia (low
levels of protein in the blood).
Would an intravenous (IV) infusion of albumin be an appropriate treatment? Why or why not?
Yes, because it would help with blood clotting.
No, because it would help with blood clotting.
Yes, because it would lead to an increase in blood volume.
No, because it would lead to an increase in blood volume.
Yes, because it would decrease his blood pressure.
No, because it would decrease his blood pressure.
Yes, because since he doesn't have enough protein in his blood, you should add more.
No, because since he doesn't have enough protein in his blood, you should add more.
These structures are distributed throughout the body and act as mechanical and biological filters for the fluid of the body:
Lymph Nodes
Metarterioles
Red blood cells
Capillaries
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the lymphatic system?
maintain blood pressure
transport proteins, fats, and other macromolecules
transport immune cells like white blood cells or T lymphocytes
make sure all the fluid in the body is equally distributed
Chapter 18 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 18 - Visit this site...Ch. 18 - Watch this video...Ch. 18 - Figure 18.13 Are you able to recognize and...Ch. 18 - View these animations...Ch. 18 - Which of the following statements about blood is...Ch. 18 - Which of the following statements about albumin is...Ch. 18 - Which of the following plasma proteins is not...Ch. 18 - Which of the formed elements arise from myeloid...Ch. 18 - Which of the following statements about...Ch. 18 - Interleukins are associated primarily with which...
Ch. 18 - Which of the following statements about mature,...Ch. 18 - A molecule of hemoglobin ________. is shaped like...Ch. 18 - The production of healthy erythrocytes depends...Ch. 18 - Aging and damaged erythrocytes are removed from...Ch. 18 - A patient has been suffering for 2 months with a...Ch. 18 - The process by which leukocytes squeeze through...Ch. 18 - Which of the following describes a neutrophil?...Ch. 18 - T and B lymphocytes ________. are...Ch. 18 - A patient has been experiencing severe, persistent...Ch. 18 - Thrombocytes are more accurately called ________....Ch. 18 - The first step in hemostasis is ________. vascular...Ch. 18 - Prothrombin is converted to thrombin during the...Ch. 18 - Hemophilia is characterized by ________....Ch. 18 - The process in which antibodies attach to...Ch. 18 - People with ABO blood type O ________. have both...Ch. 18 - Hemolytic disease of the newborn is a risk during...Ch. 18 - A patients hematocrit is 42 percent. Approximately...Ch. 18 - Why would it be incorrect to refer to the formed...Ch. 18 - True or false: The buffy coat is the portion of a...Ch. 18 - Myelofibrosis is a disorder in which inflammation...Ch. 18 - Would you expect a patient with a form of cancer...Ch. 18 - A young woman has been experiencing unusually...Ch. 18 - A patient has thalassemia, a genetic disorder...Ch. 18 - One of the more common adverse effects of cancer...Ch. 18 - A patient was admitted to the burn unit the...Ch. 18 - A lab technician collects a blood sample in a...Ch. 18 - Explain why administration of a thrombolytic agent...Ch. 18 - Following a motor vehicle accident, a patient is...Ch. 18 - In preparation for a scheduled surgery, a patient...
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
Why is the moment of inertia of a hoop that has a mass M and a radius R greater than the moment of inertia of a...
College Physics
Define histology.
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
Distinguish between the concepts of sexual differentiation and sex determination.
Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
4. Three groups of nonvascular plants are _______, ______, and _______. Three groups of seedless vascular plant...
Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
If someone at the other end of a room smokes a cigarette, you may breathe in some smoke. The movement of smoke ...
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
If someone at the other end of a room smokes a cigarette, you may breathe in some smoke. The movement of smoke ...
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (5th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following statements about red blood cells is false? a. They live about 120 days before being replaced. b. They lack a nucleus and other organelles when they are mature. c. They are replaced when the hormone EPO stimulates stem cells in bone marrow. d. They are replaced as part of a negative feedback loop in which kidney cells monitor blood oxygen levels e. All the above statements are true except b, because all cells require a nucleus in order to function properly.arrow_forwardWhich one of the following puts extravasation (diapedesis) stages in order from beginning to end? The leukocytes squeeze between the cells of the capillary wall as they follow the chemical signals to where they are most concentrated. Within the damaged tissue, neutrophils release chemicals that destroy pathogens. Monocytes mature into macrophages and both neutrophils and macrophages phagocytize pathogens and cell debris. Leukocytes in the blood respond to chemical attractants released by pathogens and nearby injured cells.arrow_forwardplatelets globulins fibrinogen erythrocytes leukocytes connective plasma fibrinogen coagulation albumin men women formed elements Blood is a tissue that consists of formed elements and an extracellular matrix called The formed elements include red and white blood cells, and cell fragments called Plasma: The fibers of the extracellular matrix are actually fiber precursor molecules called Plasma consists of water, protein, nutrients, electrolytes, wastes, hormones, and gases. Plasma contains a multitude of proteins. However, three proteins predominate. contributes towards blood viscosity and helps transport lipophilic substances in the blood. , otherwise known as antibodies, help combat specific pathogens. Finally, upon activation, fibrinogen forms fibers during the process of are cells and cell fragments found in the blood. serve to transport gases in the blood. are blood cells of the immune system that combat pathogens. are cell fragments that assist in the process of blood clot…arrow_forward
- biliverdin macrophages urobilinogen bilirubin Erythrocytes are continually replaced. Worn-out erythrocytes are lysed in the spleen as they pass through splenic cords in the spleen. digest these cell parts, and separate heme from the globin units of hemoglobin. The globin proteins are broken down into amino acids and recycled. The heme pigment is converted into , then , and released into the blood. It is concentrated in urine, producing its yellow color. The liver removes additional bilirubin and secretes it into bile. When released into the small intestine, bacteria transform it into which makes feces brown.arrow_forwardHyperglycemia associated with diabetes promotes a prothrombotic state by affecting a number of different steps in the clotting pathway. Which of the following would result in more rather than less clotting? Check all that apply. The correct answers reflect the effect of hyperglycemia on the clotting pathway! less conversion of plasminogen to plasmin 7 000000000 abnormally low number of platelets platelets more sensitive to thromboxane A2 elevated conversion of plasminogen to plasmin platelets less sensitive to thromboxane A2 low sensitivity to NO and PGI2 increased prothrombin in the blood increased amount of fibrinogen in the blood less prothrombin in the blood abnormally high number of platelets less fibrinogen in the blood high sensitivity to NO and PGI2arrow_forwardPus contains large numbers of dead and dying white blood cells. Why do you think pus is as thick and viscous as it is?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is NOT true about the lymphatic system? the vessels of the lymphatic system form a closed loop the lymphatic system absorbs excess fluids from the tissue fluid the lymphatic vessels can be found within capillary beds movement of fluids within is caused by skeletal muscle motion lymphatic vessels have a structure similar to veinsarrow_forwardWhich of the following is mismatched? Coagulase – dissolves blood clots Leukocidins – destroy neutrophilic granulocytes Hemolysins – lyse erythrocytes (red blood cells) None of the other four answers are mismatched Hyaluronidase – breaks down “cell cement” to enhance invasivenessarrow_forwardWhich of the following are true of platelets? (Please note that you may pick more than one) Platelets derive from bone marrow cells Platelets are the primary cell for hemostasis Platelets are ellipsoidal in shape Platelets have a lifespan of 21 daysarrow_forward
- platelets serotonin platelet plug formation megakaryocytes coagulation coagulation fibrin hemophilia vascular spasm clot thromboxane A2 pulmonary embolism megakaryocytes are huge cells found in red bone marrow that extend long tendrils into blood sinusoids. The flow of blood breaks off small portions of those tendrils creating the formed element known as platelets Platelets are involved in the process of hemostasis. If a blood vessel is severed in an injury, a reflex in the smooth muscle of the vessel wall constricts the broken vessel. This first phase of hemostasis is called vascular spasm This results in reduced blood flow and promotes the success of the remaining two phases of hemostasis. The second phase of hemostasis is platelet plug formation where platelets stick to the collagen revealed in the damaged area of the vessel wall. This attracts other platelets in a positive feedback mechanism. During this process, platelets degranulate, and release the vasoconstrictor serotonin and…arrow_forwardA patient is rushed to the emergency room and has suffered severe blood loss. Type AB blood is in short supply, but the nurse says “Don’t worry, he’s type AB positive. We can give him any kind of blood.” Explain. (Why is type AB called the universal recipient?)arrow_forwardWhat is the term used to describe the liquid which escapes from capillaries to nourish the cells in that region? fibrin lymph colostrum fibrinogenarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning