Chapter 15, Problem 18MC

A patient has thalassemia, a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal synthesis of globin proteins and excessive destruction of erythrocytes. This patient is jaundiced and is found to have an excessive level of bilirubin in his blood. Explain the connection.

Which of the following plasma proteins is not produced by the liver? fibrinogen alpha globulin beta globulin immunoglobulin

Match the terms with their definition. _____bone marrow a. lymphoid organ in abdomen _____spleen b. cardiac pacemaker _____fibrinogen c. stimulates red cell production _____HDL d. largest artery _____SA node e. a clotting factor _____erythropoietin f. source of all blood cells _____aorta g. delivers cholesterol to the liver for use in bile

White blood cells: can be classified as granulocytes or agran ulocytes defend the body against bacteria and viruses are also called leucocytes all of the above