LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 1DCR
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The cell type described in one of the smears that had an increased percentage of cells containing reddish-orange granules and the condition responsible for this type of cell.
Introduction:
Blood is a type of fluid connective tissue, and it can be separated into its liquid and cellular components by using a machine called centrifuge. The three components are plasma, buffy coat, and erythrocytes.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
While taking a clinical laboratory class, Marilyn prepared and examined blood smears from several donors. One of the smears had an increased percentage (about 10% of observed leukocytes) of cells containing reddish-orange granules. Discuss the type of cell described and the condition that may have caused this increase in the donor.
If the patient's transfusion reactions history suggests anaphylactic reactions, which blood component should be given? Justify your answer.
The healthcare provider orders erythromycin 20 mg/kg/day every 8 hours in equally divided dose.The child weighs 44 pounds. How many rilligrams per dose should the nurse administer?
Chapter 21 Solutions
LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
Ch. 21 - Erythrocytes make up what average percentage of...Ch. 21 - What are the protective functions of the blood?Ch. 21 - Prob. 3WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 4WYLCh. 21 - Why does an erythrocyte lack cellular organelles,...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 7WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 8WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 10WYL
Ch. 21 - Prob. 11WYLCh. 21 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 21 - Prob. 1MCCh. 21 - Prob. 2MCCh. 21 - Prob. 3MCCh. 21 - Prob. 4MCCh. 21 - Prob. 5MCCh. 21 - Prob. 6MCCh. 21 - Prob. 7MCCh. 21 - Prob. 8MCCh. 21 - Prob. 9MCCh. 21 - Prob. 10MCCh. 21 - Prob. 1CRCh. 21 - Prob. 2CRCh. 21 - Prob. 3CRCh. 21 - Prob. 4CRCh. 21 - Prob. 5CRCh. 21 - Prob. 6CRCh. 21 - Prob. 7CRCh. 21 - Prob. 8CRCh. 21 - Prob. 9CRCh. 21 - Prob. 10CRCh. 21 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 21 - Prob. 2DCR
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
- The term meaning a surgical incision into a vein is ________________________ phleb/o means vein.arrow_forwardWhen treating a bloody wound, the caregiver is required to wear protective gloves. Discuss the possible reasons for this. Is this step taken to protect the patient against diseases on the caregivers hands? Is this step required to protect the caregiver from a bloodborne disease that the patient might have?arrow_forwardFill in the blank: The shape of a red blood cell is related to its function of _______________________.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage LearningEssentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...Health & NutritionISBN:9780357191651Author:BowiePublisher:Cengage
- Case Studies In Health Information ManagementBiologyISBN:9781337676908Author:SCHNERINGPublisher:Cengage
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9780357191651
Author:Bowie
Publisher:Cengage
Case Studies In Health Information Management
Biology
ISBN:9781337676908
Author:SCHNERING
Publisher:Cengage
Complications during Labour and Delivery; Author: FirstCry Parenting;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCviG4GpYg;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY