Question 1

Type AB blood contains

Accepted Answer

A)  A agglutinins on the red blood cells. 
B)  agglutinogen A and agglutinogen B. 
C)  B agglutinogens on the red blood cells. 
D)  B agglutinins in the plasma. 
E)  agglutinin A and B. 
A)  A agglutinins on the red blood cells. 
B)  agglutinogen A and agglutinogen B. 
C)  B agglutinogens on the red blood cells. 
D)  B agglutinins in the plasma. 
E)  agglutinin A and B. B

Question 2

A hemoglobin molecule contains

Accepted Answer

A)  three protein chains, four heme groups, and two iron ions. 
B)  two protein chains, two heme groups, and four iron ions. 
C)  four protein chains, two heme groups, and two iron ions. 
D)  four protein chains, four heme groups, and four iron ions. 
E)  four protein chains, six heme groups, and two iron ions. 
A)  three protein chains, four heme groups, and two iron ions. 
B)  two protein chains, two heme groups, and four iron ions. 
C)  four protein chains, two heme groups, and two iron ions. 
D)  four protein chains, four heme groups, and four iron ions. 
E)  four protein chains, six heme groups, and two iron ions. D

Question 3

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

Accepted Answer

A)  hemocytoblasts. 
B)  lymphoblasts. 
C)  monoblasts. 
D)  myeloblasts. 
E)  progenitor cells. 
A)  hemocytoblasts. 
B)  lymphoblasts. 
C)  monoblasts. 
D)  myeloblasts. 
E)  progenitor cells. A

Question 4

Which organ synthesizes more than 90 percent of plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  spleen 
C)  liver 
D)  bone marrow 
E)  thymus 
A)  kidney 
B)  spleen 
C)  liver 
D)  bone marrow 
E)  thymus

Question 5

Without mitochondria, RBCs are relatively inefficient in terms of energy production. However, there is an advantage to RBC function. What is this advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It ensures that its iron component will interact with the plasma protein transferrin. 
B)  It stimulates the conversion of yellow bone marrow to red bone marrow. 
C)  It stimulates the absorption of vitamin B12. 
D)  It ensures that its iron component is converted to bilirubin. 
E)  It ensures that any oxygen the RBCs absorb will be delivered to peripheral tissues. 
A)  It ensures that its iron component will interact with the plasma protein transferrin. 
B)  It stimulates the conversion of yellow bone marrow to red bone marrow. 
C)  It stimulates the absorption of vitamin B12. 
D)  It ensures that its iron component is converted to bilirubin. 
E)  It ensures that any oxygen the RBCs absorb will be delivered to peripheral tissues.

Question 6

Which condition results from abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the plasma of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  hematuria 
B)  hypoxia 
C)  hemoglobinuria 
D)  jaundice 
E)  thalassemia 
A)  hematuria 
B)  hypoxia 
C)  hemoglobinuria 
D)  jaundice 
E)  thalassemia

Question 7

During fibrinolysis, which enzyme begins digesting the fibrin strands, breaking down the clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Factor X 
B)  clotting Factor VII 
C)  thrombin 
D)  fibrinogen 
E)  plasmin 
A)  Factor X 
B)  clotting Factor VII 
C)  thrombin 
D)  fibrinogen 
E)  plasmin

Question 8

A blood clot attached to the wall of a vessel is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  embolus. 
B)  thrombus. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  platelet plug. 
A)  embolus. 
B)  thrombus. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  platelet plug.

Question 9

________ are the most abundant cell population of the formed elements of blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes 
B)  Platelets 
C)  Neutrophils 
D)  Lymphocytes 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Erythrocytes 
B)  Platelets 
C)  Neutrophils 
D)  Lymphocytes 
E)  Monocytes

Question 10

A normal WBC count is about ________ cells per microliter.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500-4,000 
B)  1,800-7,300 
C)  5,000-10,000 
D)  150,000-500,000 
E)  4.4 million-6 million. 
A)  1,500-4,000 
B)  1,800-7,300 
C)  5,000-10,000 
D)  150,000-500,000 
E)  4.4 million-6 million.

Question 11

Erythropoietin is most likely released under which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  during anemia 
B)  when the respiratory surfaces of the lungs are optimally enhanced 
C)  when the carbon dioxide content of air in the lungs declines 
D)  during erythrocytosis 
E)  when blood flow to the thymus declines 
A)  during anemia 
B)  when the respiratory surfaces of the lungs are optimally enhanced 
C)  when the carbon dioxide content of air in the lungs declines 
D)  during erythrocytosis 
E)  when blood flow to the thymus declines

Question 12

Agglutinins

Accepted Answer

A)  are surface antigens on RBCs. 
B)  prevent blood clotting. 
C)  are substances that can trigger a protective defense mechanism called an immune response. 
D)  are antibodies that will attack surface antigens on RBCs of a different blood type. 
E)  contain abundant stained "granules." 
A)  are surface antigens on RBCs. 
B)  prevent blood clotting. 
C)  are substances that can trigger a protective defense mechanism called an immune response. 
D)  are antibodies that will attack surface antigens on RBCs of a different blood type. 
E)  contain abundant stained "granules."

Question 13

During the recycling of hemoglobin, what is the breakdown product of the globular proteins of each hemoglobin molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  stercobilins 
C)  bilirubin 
D)  transferrin 
E)  urobilins 
A)  amino acids 
B)  stercobilins 
C)  bilirubin 
D)  transferrin 
E)  urobilins

Question 14

Formed elements that are nucleated and capable of amoeboid movement are

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytes. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  thrombocytes. 
D)  erythrocytes. 
E)  melanocytes. 
A)  leukocytes. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  thrombocytes. 
D)  erythrocytes. 
E)  melanocytes.

Question 15

The percentage of whole blood volume occupied by formed elements is called

Accepted Answer

A)  normovolemic. 
B)  reticulocyte count. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  hemoglobin concentration. 
E)  differential count. 
A)  normovolemic. 
B)  reticulocyte count. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  hemoglobin concentration. 
E)  differential count.

Question 16

Formation of red blood cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombopoiesis. 
B)  leukocytosis. 
C)  leukopoiesis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  erythrocytosis. 
A)  thrombopoiesis. 
B)  leukocytosis. 
C)  leukopoiesis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  erythrocytosis.

Question 17

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  the activation of proenzymes exposed to collagen. 
C)  the release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D)  the release of heparin from the liver. 
E)  the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. 
A)  the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  the activation of proenzymes exposed to collagen. 
C)  the release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D)  the release of heparin from the liver. 
E)  the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

Question 18

Why might women be more prone to suffering from iron-deficient anemia than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women require about 50% more heme units per hemoglobin. 
B)  Hemoglobin molecules break down more readily in women. 
C)  Women have approximately half as many iron reserves. 
D)  The RBCs in women have a shorter lifespan. 
E)  Women absorb less iron from their diet. 
A)  Women require about 50% more heme units per hemoglobin. 
B)  Hemoglobin molecules break down more readily in women. 
C)  Women have approximately half as many iron reserves. 
D)  The RBCs in women have a shorter lifespan. 
E)  Women absorb less iron from their diet.

Question 19

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  thalassemia. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  hemophilia. 
E)  leukopenia. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  thalassemia. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  hemophilia. 
E)  leukopenia.

Question 20

In adults, the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  thymus. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  red bone marrow. 
E)  yellow bone marrow. 
A)  liver. 
B)  thymus. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  red bone marrow. 
E)  yellow bone marrow.

Type AB blood contains

A hemoglobin molecule contains

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

Which organ synthesizes more than 90 percent of plasma proteins?

Without mitochondria, RBCs are relatively inefficient in terms of energy production. However, there is an advantage to RBC function. What is this advantage?

Which condition results from abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the plasma of blood?

During fibrinolysis, which enzyme begins digesting the fibrin strands, breaking down the clot?

A blood clot attached to the wall of a vessel is called a(n)

________ are the most abundant cell population of the formed elements of blood.

A normal WBC count is about ________ cells per microliter.

Erythropoietin is most likely released under which of the following conditions?

Agglutinins

During the recycling of hemoglobin, what is the breakdown product of the globular proteins of each hemoglobin molecule?

Formed elements that are nucleated and capable of amoeboid movement are

The percentage of whole blood volume occupied by formed elements is called

Formation of red blood cells is called

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Why might women be more prone to suffering from iron-deficient anemia than men?

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

In adults, the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

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Type AB blood contains

A hemoglobin molecule contains

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

Which organ synthesizes more than 90 percent of plasma proteins?

Without mitochondria, RBCs are relatively inefficient in terms of energy production. However, there is an advantage to RBC function. What is this advantage?

Which condition results from abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the plasma of blood?

During fibrinolysis, which enzyme begins digesting the fibrin strands, breaking down the clot?

A blood clot attached to the wall of a vessel is called a(n)

________ are the most abundant cell population of the formed elements of blood.

A normal WBC count is about ________ cells per microliter.

Erythropoietin is most likely released under which of the following conditions?

Agglutinins

During the recycling of hemoglobin, what is the breakdown product of the globular proteins of each hemoglobin molecule?

Formed elements that are nucleated and capable of amoeboid movement are

The percentage of whole blood volume occupied by formed elements is called

Formation of red blood cells is called

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Why might women be more prone to suffering from iron-deficient anemia than men?

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

In adults, the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

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The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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