Question 1

What is the function of a megakaryocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a cell from which all types of white blood cells develop. 
B)  It is a cell from which monocytes develop. 
C)  It is the stem cell from which all blood cells develop. 
D)  It is a cell that forms many platelets. 
A)  It is a cell from which all types of white blood cells develop. 
B)  It is a cell from which monocytes develop. 
C)  It is the stem cell from which all blood cells develop. 
D)  It is a cell that forms many platelets.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamin B12 is important for the production...

Question 3

The normal white blood cell count is between

Accepted Answer

A)  400-1,100 cells per microliter of blood. 
B)  4,000-11,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
C)  40,000-110,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
D)  4,000,000-11,000,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
E)  130,000-360,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
A)  400-1,100 cells per microliter of blood. 
B)  4,000-11,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
C)  40,000-110,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
D)  4,000,000-11,000,000 cells per microliter of blood. 
E)  130,000-360,000 cells per microliter of blood.

Question 4

Which below is NOT true of eosinophils?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are weakly phagocytic. 
B)  They are attracted to and can kill certain parasites. 
C)  They help control inflammation and allergy responses. 
D)  They become macrophages. 
A)  They are weakly phagocytic. 
B)  They are attracted to and can kill certain parasites. 
C)  They help control inflammation and allergy responses. 
D)  They become macrophages.

Question 5

What is the average life span of a granulocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 months 
B)  30 days 
C)  2 weeks 
D)  12 hours 
E)  none of these 
A)  4 months 
B)  30 days 
C)  2 weeks 
D)  12 hours 
E)  none of these

Question 6

The most abundant type of plasma protein is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most abundant type of plasma protein...

Question 7

What term refers to a white cell count that is lower than normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytocis 
B)  polycythemia 
C)  leukopenia 
D)  thrombocytosis 
E)  hemolytic anemia 
A)  leukocytocis 
B)  polycythemia 
C)  leukopenia 
D)  thrombocytosis 
E)  hemolytic anemia

Question 8

Formation of red blood cells is stimulated by this hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  ACTH 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  somatomedin 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  ACTH 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  somatomedin

Question 9

__________ is the term used to describe the stoppage of bleeding by any one of several means.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the term used to describe...

Question 10

Of the plasma electrolytes,the most abundant are

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium and chloride ions. 
B)  sodium and potassium ions. 
C)  potassium and calcium ions. 
D)  phosphate and sulfate ions. 
E)  magnesium and phosphate ions. 
A)  sodium and chloride ions. 
B)  sodium and potassium ions. 
C)  potassium and calcium ions. 
D)  phosphate and sulfate ions. 
E)  magnesium and phosphate ions.

Question 11

These are the largest white blood cells (WBCs),make up 3% - 9% of circulating WBCs,and have a life span of weeks or even months.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Normally,there are 5 different types of white blood cells in the circulating blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following elements is included in hemoglobin molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  cobalt 
B)  copper 
C)  iron 
D)  iodine 
E)  calcium 
A)  cobalt 
B)  copper 
C)  iron 
D)  iodine 
E)  calcium

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT required in the formation of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  prothrombin 
D)  albumin 
E)  vitamin K 
A)  calcium 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  prothrombin 
D)  albumin 
E)  vitamin K

Question 15

Plasma makes up more than half (55%)of the volume of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which type of white blood cells leave circulation and become macrophages?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Normally the most common type of leukocyte in a blood sample is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Normally the most common type of leukocyte...

Question 18

As a platelet plug forms,platelets release the vasoconstricting substance called

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen. 
B)  creatine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  fibrin. 
E)  acetylcholine. 
A)  collagen. 
B)  creatine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  fibrin. 
E)  acetylcholine.

Question 19

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Formed elements of the blood include proteins,cells,and cell fragments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the function of a megakaryocyte?

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

The normal white blood cell count is between

Which below is NOT true of eosinophils?

What is the average life span of a granulocyte?

The most abundant type of plasma protein is __________.

What term refers to a white cell count that is lower than normal?

Formation of red blood cells is stimulated by this hormone.

__________ is the term used to describe the stoppage of bleeding by any one of several means.

Of the plasma electrolytes,the most abundant are

These are the largest white blood cells (WBCs),make up 3% - 9% of circulating WBCs,and have a life span of weeks or even months.

Normally,there are 5 different types of white blood cells in the circulating blood.

Which of the following elements is included in hemoglobin molecules?

Which of the following is NOT required in the formation of a blood clot?

Plasma makes up more than half (55%)of the volume of blood.

Which type of white blood cells leave circulation and become macrophages?

Normally the most common type of leukocyte in a blood sample is the ________.

As a platelet plug forms,platelets release the vasoconstricting substance called

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

Formed elements of the blood include proteins,cells,and cell fragments.

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Exam 12: Blood

What is the function of a megakaryocyte?

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

The normal white blood cell count is between

Which below is NOT true of eosinophils?

What is the average life span of a granulocyte?

The most abundant type of plasma protein is __________.

What term refers to a white cell count that is lower than normal?

Formation of red blood cells is stimulated by this hormone.

__________ is the term used to describe the stoppage of bleeding by any one of several means.

Of the plasma electrolytes,the most abundant are

These are the largest white blood cells (WBCs),make up 3% - 9% of circulating WBCs,and have a life span of weeks or even months.

Normally,there are 5 different types of white blood cells in the circulating blood.

Which of the following elements is included in hemoglobin molecules?

Which of the following is NOT required in the formation of a blood clot?

Plasma makes up more than half (55%)of the volume of blood.

Which type of white blood cells leave circulation and become macrophages?

Normally the most common type of leukocyte in a blood sample is the ________.

As a platelet plug forms,platelets release the vasoconstricting substance called

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

Formed elements of the blood include proteins,cells,and cell fragments.

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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