Match the following terms with their meanings.

-Plasma minus clotting proteins and cells
A)hematopoietic stem cell
B)immunoglobulin
C)neutrophil
D)plasmapheresis
E)platelet (thrombocyte)
F)reticulocyte
G)serum

Question

Match the following terms with their meanings.

-Plasma minus clotting proteins and cells
A)hematopoietic stem cell
B)immunoglobulin
C)neutrophil
D)plasmapheresis
E)platelet (thrombocyte)
F)reticulocyte
G)serum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Serum is the plasma that remains after clotting proteins and cells are removed.

Answer: D 
 Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure in which plasma is separated from the whole blood and returned to the body, while the remaining blood components are reinfused.

Answer: A 
 Hematopoietic stem cells are cells that can differentiate into all types of blood cells.

Answer: B 
 Immunoglobulins are proteins produced by B cells that act as antibodies and play a critical role in the immune response.

Answer: C 
 Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune response.

Answer: E 
 Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small cell fragments that play a critical role in blood clotting.

Answer: F 
 Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow and circulate in the bloodstream before maturing into mature red blood cells.

Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings