Question 1

The condition called cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

Accepted Answer

A)  deoxyhemoglobin. 
B)  oxyhemoglobin. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  carbon monoxide. 
E)  oxygen. 
A)  deoxyhemoglobin. 
B)  oxyhemoglobin. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  carbon monoxide. 
E)  oxygen.

Question 2

What is the average life span of an erythrocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 months 
E)  3 months 
A)  6 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 months 
E)  3 months

Question 3

What term below specifically refers to a condition of having too many white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphedema 
B)  leukopenia 
C)  leukocytosis 
D)  polycythemia 
A)  lymphedema 
B)  leukopenia 
C)  leukocytosis 
D)  polycythemia

Question 4

Some clotting factors actually promote clot formation but others inhibit it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is the term for stopping bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A)  hemolysis 
B)  hemostasis 
C)  agglutination 
D)  hematomesis 
E)  homeostasis 
A)  hemolysis 
B)  hemostasis 
C)  agglutination 
D)  hematomesis 
E)  homeostasis

Question 6

The percentage of red blood cells in a sample of human blood is normally about

Accepted Answer

A)  15%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  45%. 
D)  60%. 
E)  80%. 
A)  15%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  45%. 
D)  60%. 
E)  80%.

Question 7

The hormone released from the kidneys that promotes the production of red blood cells is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone released from the kidneys that...

Question 8

Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mature red blood cells cannot divide,do not synthesize hemoglobin and cannot conduct aerobic respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

These cells make up 25% - 33% of all circulating WBCs and are closest in size to RBCs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Calcium is a clotting factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most common blood type in the United States has which type(s)of antibodies in its plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-A antibodies only 
B)  anti-B antibodies only 
C)  both anti-A and anti-B antibodies 
D)  neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies 
E)  anti-O antibodies 
A)  anti-A antibodies only 
B)  anti-B antibodies only 
C)  both anti-A and anti-B antibodies 
D)  neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies 
E)  anti-O antibodies

Question 13

Hematocrit is

Accepted Answer

A)  the percent of red blood cells in a blood sample. 
B)  a disease. 
C)  a clotting factor. 
D)  the color of plasma. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the percent of red blood cells in a blood sample. 
B)  a disease. 
C)  a clotting factor. 
D)  the color of plasma. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 14

Macrophages phagocytize old red blood cells and transport hemoglobin to the kidney for elimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Blood tests revealed a low hematocrit level,which explained why Mr.Jenkins had been feeling so tired and listless.A deficiency of red blood cells reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood,a condition called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia 
B)  anoxia 
C)  polycythemia 
D)  hypoxia 
E)  leukemia 
A)  anemia 
B)  anoxia 
C)  polycythemia 
D)  hypoxia 
E)  leukemia

Question 16

The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the cell's surface area-to-volume ratio 
B)  allows more hemoglobin molecules to be closer to the plasma membrane 
C)  enhances the cell's ability to divide 
D)  all of these 
E)  both a and b 
A)  increases the cell's surface area-to-volume ratio 
B)  allows more hemoglobin molecules to be closer to the plasma membrane 
C)  enhances the cell's ability to divide 
D)  all of these 
E)  both a and b

Question 17

A high red blood cell count can indicate a greater ability to carry oxygen.A normal count for men is about ________ and for women it is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  4.2 - 4.7 million cells/mm3,5.4 - 6.1 million cells/mm3 
B)  4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mm3,4.7 - 6.1 million cells/mm3 
C)  5.4 - 6.1 million cells/mm3,4.2 - 4.7 million cells/mm3 
D)  4.7 - 6.1 million cells/mm3,4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mm3 
A)  4.2 - 4.7 million cells/mm3,5.4 - 6.1 million cells/mm3 
B)  4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mm3,4.7 - 6.1 million cells/mm3 
C)  5.4 - 6.1 million cells/mm3,4.2 - 4.7 million cells/mm3 
D)  4.7 - 6.1 million cells/mm3,4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mm3

Question 18

What is biliverdin?

Accepted Answer

A)  a red-orange pigment molecule that is converted to carotene 
B)  a green pigment resulting from hemoglobin breakdown 
C)  a yellow pigment that results from the zinc-containing product of hemoglobin 
D)  the yellow pigment that gives urine its color 
A)  a red-orange pigment molecule that is converted to carotene 
B)  a green pigment resulting from hemoglobin breakdown 
C)  a yellow pigment that results from the zinc-containing product of hemoglobin 
D)  the yellow pigment that gives urine its color

Question 19

An abnormally low white blood cell count is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An abnormally low white blood cell count...

Question 20

Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of this substance,which is a product of erythrocyte breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A)  bilirubin 
B)  biliverdin 
C)  biliholiday 
A)  bilirubin 
B)  biliverdin 
C)  biliholiday

The condition called cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

What is the average life span of an erythrocyte?

What term below specifically refers to a condition of having too many white blood cells?

Some clotting factors actually promote clot formation but others inhibit it.

________ is the term for stopping bleeding.

The percentage of red blood cells in a sample of human blood is normally about

The hormone released from the kidneys that promotes the production of red blood cells is ________.

Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

Mature red blood cells cannot divide,do not synthesize hemoglobin and cannot conduct aerobic respiration.

These cells make up 25% - 33% of all circulating WBCs and are closest in size to RBCs.

Calcium is a clotting factor.

The most common blood type in the United States has which type(s)of antibodies in its plasma?

Hematocrit is

Macrophages phagocytize old red blood cells and transport hemoglobin to the kidney for elimination.

Blood tests revealed a low hematocrit level,which explained why Mr.Jenkins had been feeling so tired and listless.A deficiency of red blood cells reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood,a condition called ________.

The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte __________.

A high red blood cell count can indicate a greater ability to carry oxygen.A normal count for men is about and for women it is about .

What is biliverdin?

An abnormally low white blood cell count is called ________.

Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of this substance,which is a product of erythrocyte breakdown.

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The condition called cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

What is the average life span of an erythrocyte?

What term below specifically refers to a condition of having too many white blood cells?

Some clotting factors actually promote clot formation but others inhibit it.

________ is the term for stopping bleeding.

The percentage of red blood cells in a sample of human blood is normally about

The hormone released from the kidneys that promotes the production of red blood cells is ________.

Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

Mature red blood cells cannot divide,do not synthesize hemoglobin and cannot conduct aerobic respiration.

These cells make up 25% - 33% of all circulating WBCs and are closest in size to RBCs.

Calcium is a clotting factor.

The most common blood type in the United States has which type(s)of antibodies in its plasma?

Hematocrit is

Macrophages phagocytize old red blood cells and transport hemoglobin to the kidney for elimination.

Blood tests revealed a low hematocrit level,which explained why Mr.Jenkins had been feeling so tired and listless.A deficiency of red blood cells reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood,a condition called ________.

The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte __________.

A high red blood cell count can indicate a greater ability to carry oxygen.A normal count for men is about ________ and for women it is about ________.

What is biliverdin?

An abnormally low white blood cell count is called ________.

Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of this substance,which is a product of erythrocyte breakdown.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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A high red blood cell count can indicate a greater ability to carry oxygen.A normal count for men is about and for women it is about .