Question 1

The first indication of a high degree of erythropoiesis is when reticulocytes make up more than ____ percent of the circulating red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 
B)  0.5 
C)  1.0 
D)  1.5 
E)  1.9 
A)  0.3 
B)  0.5 
C)  1.0 
D)  1.5 
E)  1.9

Question 2

Neutrophilia frequently accompanies

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterial infections 
B)  viral infections 
C)  parasitic infestations 
D)  allergic conditions 
E)  all of these 
A)  bacterial infections 
B)  viral infections 
C)  parasitic infestations 
D)  allergic conditions 
E)  all of these

Question 3

Which leukocyte is implicated in certain allergic reactions and attacks internal parasites such as worms?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  basophils 
D)  lymphocytes 
E)  monocytes 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  basophils 
D)  lymphocytes 
E)  monocytes

Question 4

Thrombopoietin increases the number of megakaryocytes circulating in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Complete each of the following statments.
Most of the old erythrocytes are removed from the circulation as they rupture, passing through the narrow capillaries of the ____________________ (specific organ).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete each of the following statments.
Most of...

Question 6

Which of the following is not a possible cause of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary deficiency of folic acid 
B)  deficiency of intrinsic factor 
C)  malaria 
D)  carbon monoxide poisoning 
E)  living at high altitude 
A)  dietary deficiency of folic acid 
B)  deficiency of intrinsic factor 
C)  malaria 
D)  carbon monoxide poisoning 
E)  living at high altitude

Question 7

The plasma is comprised mostly of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first step in hemostasis is the formation of a blood clot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Platelets adhere to exposed collagen, forming a plug at the site of a vessel defect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Type-AB blood can be donated to anyone because it lacks both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron is found in the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule. 
B)  Iron is converted into bilirubin upon erythrocyte degradation. 
C)  Iron readily combines reversibly with O2. 
D)  Diets deficient in iron can lead to anemia. 
E)  Iron is not adequately absorbed from the digestive tracts in pernicious anemia. 
A)  Iron is found in the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule. 
B)  Iron is converted into bilirubin upon erythrocyte degradation. 
C)  Iron readily combines reversibly with O2. 
D)  Diets deficient in iron can lead to anemia. 
E)  Iron is not adequately absorbed from the digestive tracts in pernicious anemia.

Question 12

Which is not a step in hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular spasms 
B)  platelet aggregation 
C)  coagulation 
D)  thrombopoeisis 
E)  fibrinogen activation 
A)  vascular spasms 
B)  platelet aggregation 
C)  coagulation 
D)  thrombopoeisis 
E)  fibrinogen activation

Question 13

Which of the following lacks DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  agranular leukocytes 
D)  erythrocytes and Platelets 
E)  all of these 
A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  agranular leukocytes 
D)  erythrocytes and Platelets 
E)  all of these

Question 14

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.
The specific cell marked 11 is a(n) ____________________, which produces substances responsible for ____________________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

B lymphocy

Question 15

Exposed collagen in a damaged vessel

Accepted Answer

A)  activates factor XII to initiate blood clotting 
B)  initiates platelet aggregation 
C)  secretes ADP, which causes platelets to become sticky 
D)  activates factor XII to initiate blood clotting, and initiates platelet aggregation 
E)  all of these 
A)  activates factor XII to initiate blood clotting 
B)  initiates platelet aggregation 
C)  secretes ADP, which causes platelets to become sticky 
D)  activates factor XII to initiate blood clotting, and initiates platelet aggregation 
E)  all of these

Question 16

Which organ removes most of the worn-out red blood cells from the circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow 
B)  kidney 
C)  large intestine 
D)  pancreas 
E)  spleen 
A)  bone marrow 
B)  kidney 
C)  large intestine 
D)  pancreas 
E)  spleen

Question 17

Clot formation is a temporary measure to halt blood loss from an injured vessel until the more powerful platelet plug can be formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lymphocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  are polymorphonuclear granulocytes 
B)  are the most abundant type of leukocyte 
C)  can be produced in lymphoid organs as well as in the bone marrow 
D)  are the most abundant type of leukocyte and can be produced in lymphoid organs as well as in the bone marrow 
E)  all of these 
A)  are polymorphonuclear granulocytes 
B)  are the most abundant type of leukocyte 
C)  can be produced in lymphoid organs as well as in the bone marrow 
D)  are the most abundant type of leukocyte and can be produced in lymphoid organs as well as in the bone marrow 
E)  all of these

Question 19

Complete each of the following statments.
Heme in hemoglobin contains four ____________________-containing groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete each of the following statments.
Heme in...

Question 20

Define hemostasis and describe its three phases.

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis refers to the stopping of ble

Exam 11: The Blood

The first indication of a high degree of erythropoiesis is when reticulocytes make up more than ____ percent of the circulating red blood cells.

Neutrophilia frequently accompanies

Which leukocyte is implicated in certain allergic reactions and attacks internal parasites such as worms?

Thrombopoietin increases the number of megakaryocytes circulating in the blood.

Complete each of the following statments. Most of the old erythrocytes are removed from the circulation as they rupture, passing through the narrow capillaries of the ____________________ (specific organ).

Which of the following is not a possible cause of anemia?

The plasma is comprised mostly of water.

The first step in hemostasis is the formation of a blood clot.

Platelets adhere to exposed collagen, forming a plug at the site of a vessel defect.

Type-AB blood can be donated to anyone because it lacks both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Which statement is incorrect?

Which is not a step in hemostasis?

Which of the following lacks DNA?

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. The specific cell marked 11 is a(n) ____________________, which produces substances responsible for ____________________ immunity.

Exposed collagen in a damaged vessel

Which organ removes most of the worn-out red blood cells from the circulation?

Clot formation is a temporary measure to halt blood loss from an injured vessel until the more powerful platelet plug can be formed.

Lymphocytes

Complete each of the following statments. Heme in hemoglobin contains four ____________________-containing groups.

Define hemostasis and describe its three phases.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

A--The Central Nervous System

B--The Central Nervous System

A--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

B--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

A--Muscle Physiology

B--Muscle Physiology

A--Cardiac Physiology

B--Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Body Defenses

A--The Respiratory System

B--The Respiratory System

A--The Urinary System

B--The Urinary System

A--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

B--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

A--The Digestive System

B--The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

A--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

B--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

A--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

B--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

A--The Reproductive System

B--The Reproductive System

Filters

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. The specific cell marked 11 is a(n) , which produces substances responsible for immunity.