Question 1

An immature erythrocyte is called a __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An immature erythrocyte is called a __________________....

Question 2

What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that may help regulate blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon monoxide 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  nitric oxide 
A)  carbon monoxide 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  nitric oxide

Question 3

-These cells are produced by hematopoiesis. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  granulocytes 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocyte 
D)  neutrophil 
E)  red blood cell 
A)  granulocytes 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocyte 
D)  neutrophil 
E)  red blood cell

Question 4

Mature erythrocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  have a centrally located nucleus. 
B)  are actually just cellular fragments. 
C)  contain hemoglobin in their cytoplasm. 
D)  mature from cells called megakaryocytes. 
E)  do not contain protein. 
A)  have a centrally located nucleus. 
B)  are actually just cellular fragments. 
C)  contain hemoglobin in their cytoplasm. 
D)  mature from cells called megakaryocytes. 
E)  do not contain protein.

Question 5

The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  hemophilia. 
D)  thalassemia. 
E)  erythrocytosis. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  hemophilia. 
D)  thalassemia. 
E)  erythrocytosis.

Question 6

-On the diagram of RBC production, what does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood oxygen 
B)  decreased blood oxygen 
C)  erythropoietin 
D)  kidney 
E)  red bone marrow 
A)  increased blood oxygen 
B)  decreased blood oxygen 
C)  erythropoietin 
D)  kidney 
E)  red bone marrow

Question 7

Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heme in his circulatory system. 
B)  increased globin in his circulatory system. 
C)  increased bilirubin in his circulatory system. 
D)  decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
E)  increased globin in his circulatory system, increased bilirubin in his circulatory system and decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
A)  increased heme in his circulatory system. 
B)  increased globin in his circulatory system. 
C)  increased bilirubin in his circulatory system. 
D)  decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
E)  increased globin in his circulatory system, increased bilirubin in his circulatory system and decreased rate of globin breakdown.

Question 8

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-monocytes become macrophages

Accepted Answer

A) agglutination 
B) coagulation 
C) immune function 
D) blood Grouping 
E) diagnostic Blood Test 
A) agglutination 
B) coagulation 
C) immune function 
D) blood Grouping 
E) diagnostic Blood Test

Question 9

In the extrinsic pathway, damaged tissues release

Accepted Answer

A)  activated factor V. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  factor VII. 
D)  thromboplastin (tissue factor III) 
E)  factor XII. 
A)  activated factor V. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  factor VII. 
D)  thromboplastin (tissue factor III) 
E)  factor XII.

Question 10

The function of plasmin is to

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrolyze fibrin. 
B)  activate factor XII. 
C)  promote platelet plug formation. 
D)  control osmotic pressure of the blood. 
E)  promote the formation of plasma. 
A)  hydrolyze fibrin. 
B)  activate factor XII. 
C)  promote platelet plug formation. 
D)  control osmotic pressure of the blood. 
E)  promote the formation of plasma.

Question 11

A white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of blood functioning in

Accepted Answer

A)  protection. 
B)  elimination. 
C)  maintenance. 
D)  transportation. 
E)  communication 
A)  protection. 
B)  elimination. 
C)  maintenance. 
D)  transportation. 
E)  communication

Question 12

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
B)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
C)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
A)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
B)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
C)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus.

Question 13

When a blood vessel is damaged, which of the following events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen is exposed. 
B)  Platelets adhere to collagen. 
C)  Platelets are activated. 
D)  Platelets begin to stick to each other and form a plug. 
E)  von Willebrand factor is produced. 
A)  Collagen is exposed. 
B)  Platelets adhere to collagen. 
C)  Platelets are activated. 
D)  Platelets begin to stick to each other and form a plug. 
E)  von Willebrand factor is produced.

Question 14

-The diagram illustrates platelet plug formation. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrinogen receptor 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  platelet 
D)  ADP 
E)  von Willebrand factor 
A)  fibrinogen receptor 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  platelet 
D)  ADP 
E)  von Willebrand factor

Question 15

-These cells are produced by hematopoiesis. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  granulocytes 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocyte 
D)  neutrophil 
E)  red blood cell 
A)  granulocytes 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocyte 
D)  neutrophil 
E)  red blood cell

Question 16

Iron

Accepted Answer

A)  is needed to produce hemoglobin. 
B)  is a plasma coagulation factor. 
C)  is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule. 
D)  prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin. 
E)  interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin. 
A)  is needed to produce hemoglobin. 
B)  is a plasma coagulation factor. 
C)  is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule. 
D)  prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin. 
E)  interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin.

Question 17

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-globulin

Accepted Answer

A) the suspending medium for blood components 
B) the most abundant plasma protein 
C) a protein that functions in clotting 
D) a plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance 
A) the suspending medium for blood components 
B) the most abundant plasma protein 
C) a protein that functions in clotting 
D) a plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance

Question 18

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  biconcave cells 
B)  cells can change shape 
C)  cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D)  nucleus is centrally located 
E)  main role is transporting blood gases 
A)  biconcave cells 
B)  cells can change shape 
C)  cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D)  nucleus is centrally located 
E)  main role is transporting blood gases

Question 19

Which of the following is (are) associated with decreased hematopoiesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhage 
B)  vitamin B12 deficiency 
C)  iron deficiency anemia 
D)  restricted blood flow to the kidney 
E)  both vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency anemia 
A)  hemorrhage 
B)  vitamin B12 deficiency 
C)  iron deficiency anemia 
D)  restricted blood flow to the kidney 
E)  both vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency anemia

Question 20

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-fibrinogen

Accepted Answer

A) the suspending medium for blood components 
B) the most abundant plasma protein 
C) a protein that functions in clotting 
D) a plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance 
A) the suspending medium for blood components 
B) the most abundant plasma protein 
C) a protein that functions in clotting 
D) a plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

An immature erythrocyte is called a __________________.

What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that may help regulate blood pressure?

-These cells are produced by hematopoiesis. What does "E" represent?

Mature erythrocytes

The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

-On the diagram of RBC production, what does "E" represent?

Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -monocytes become macrophages

In the extrinsic pathway, damaged tissues release

The function of plasmin is to

A white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of blood functioning in

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when

When a blood vessel is damaged, which of the following events occurs last?

-The diagram illustrates platelet plug formation. What does "D" represent?

-These cells are produced by hematopoiesis. What does "B" represent?

Iron

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -globulin

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

Which of the following is (are) associated with decreased hematopoiesis?

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -fibrinogen

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