Question 1

About 55% of whole blood is ________, which is/are mostly made up of water.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  white blood cells 
D)  clotting proteins 
E)  hematocrit 
A)  plasma 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  white blood cells 
D)  clotting proteins 
E)  hematocrit

Question 2

The circulatory and lymphatic systems both serve major transport functions in the body, with contents of the lymphatic system essentially derived from the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unlike white blood cells, red blood cells lose their ________ and ________ as they mature.

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleus; organelles 
B)  nucleus; ATP 
C)  organelles; plasma membrane 
D)  nucleolus; cytoplasm 
E)  flexibility; shape 
A)  nucleus; organelles 
B)  nucleus; ATP 
C)  organelles; plasma membrane 
D)  nucleolus; cytoplasm 
E)  flexibility; shape

Question 4

An athlete participating in blood doping would be expected to have a low hematocrit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Humans may have one of four different blood types - A, B, AB, or O. Explain why a person with type O blood is referred to as the "universal donor" yet can receive blood only from other individuals with type O blood.

Accepted Answer

Like other cells in the body, red blood

Question 6

Using the figure above, answer the following question(s).
-The blood components in C are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, answer...

Question 7

Mature red blood cells have no nucleus or mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes filled with clotting proteins. 
B)  begins to manufacture platelets. 
C)  loses its ability to reproduce. 
D)  takes on the characteristics of an immature monocyte. 
E)  undergoes active aerobic metabolism. 
A)  becomes filled with clotting proteins. 
B)  begins to manufacture platelets. 
C)  loses its ability to reproduce. 
D)  takes on the characteristics of an immature monocyte. 
E)  undergoes active aerobic metabolism.

Question 9

________ are the agranular circulating white blood cells also found in lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are the agranular circulating white blood...

Question 10

Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  kidney. 
E)  thymus. 
A)  spleen. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  kidney. 
E)  thymus.

Question 11

Match each of the following cells to its description(s). Answers may be used more than once.
-protects the body from parasitic infections

Accepted Answer

A) eosinophil 
B) T lymphocyte 
C) megakaryocyte 
D) B lymphocyte 
E) erythrocyte
F)neutrophil
G)monocyte
H)basophil 
A) eosinophil 
B) T lymphocyte 
C) megakaryocyte 
D) B lymphocyte 
E) erythrocyte
F)neutrophil
G)monocyte
H)basophil

Question 12

Eosinophils are especially important in defending the human body from infection by

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  viruses. 
C)  molds. 
D)  large parasites. 
E)  any type of microorganism. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  viruses. 
C)  molds. 
D)  large parasites. 
E)  any type of microorganism.

Question 13

All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  moving carbon dioxide away from cells following completion of aerobic metabolism 
B)  conducting action potentials that originate in the nervous system to help with cell-cell communication 
C)  transporting amino acids and other nutrients derived from digestion to all tissues in the body 
D)  transporting hormones and other chemical messengers throughout the body from their point of secretion to their targets 
E)  regulating the pH of body fluids 
A)  moving carbon dioxide away from cells following completion of aerobic metabolism 
B)  conducting action potentials that originate in the nervous system to help with cell-cell communication 
C)  transporting amino acids and other nutrients derived from digestion to all tissues in the body 
D)  transporting hormones and other chemical messengers throughout the body from their point of secretion to their targets 
E)  regulating the pH of body fluids

Question 14

Which one of the following occurs first in the process of hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood clotting 
B)  production of fibrin 
C)  formation of a platelet plug 
D)  vascular spasm 
E)  destruction of calcium ions 
A)  blood clotting 
B)  production of fibrin 
C)  formation of a platelet plug 
D)  vascular spasm 
E)  destruction of calcium ions

Question 15

Removal of the heme group from hemoglobin would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells not being able to reproduce. 
B)  white blood cells not being able to reproduce. 
C)  an inability for blood to clot. 
D)  red blood cells not being able to bind oxygen. 
E)  an inability of the spleen to remove worn-out red blood cells from circulation. 
A)  red blood cells not being able to reproduce. 
B)  white blood cells not being able to reproduce. 
C)  an inability for blood to clot. 
D)  red blood cells not being able to bind oxygen. 
E)  an inability of the spleen to remove worn-out red blood cells from circulation.

Question 16

A damaged red blood cell is removed from circulation by

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis by macrophages in the spleen. 
B)  basophils releasing histamine to stimulate breakdown of RBCs. 
C)  returning to red bone marrow and autolyzing. 
D)  being actively transported into macrophages in the liver and spleen. 
E)  endocytosis directed by monocytes. 
A)  phagocytosis by macrophages in the spleen. 
B)  basophils releasing histamine to stimulate breakdown of RBCs. 
C)  returning to red bone marrow and autolyzing. 
D)  being actively transported into macrophages in the liver and spleen. 
E)  endocytosis directed by monocytes.

Question 17

In addition to the circulatory system, the ________ system is also characterized by possessing a series of fluid-filled vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to the circulatory system, the...

Question 18

A physician finds that one of his patients has the following problems: Blood clots very slowly or not at all, and severe bruises result from even the most minor bumps. Which one of the following conditions would likely be diagnosed based on this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  polycythemia 
B)  hemophilia 
C)  AIDS 
D)  anemia 
E)  mononucleosis 
A)  polycythemia 
B)  hemophilia 
C)  AIDS 
D)  anemia 
E)  mononucleosis

Question 19

Match each of the following conditions with its description
-a condition caused by a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; may be diagnosed by a low hematocrit

Accepted Answer

A) thrombocytopenia 
B) leukemia 
C) polycythemia 
D) multiple myeloma 
E) mononucleosis
F)anemia 
A) thrombocytopenia 
B) leukemia 
C) polycythemia 
D) multiple myeloma 
E) mononucleosis
F)anemia

Question 20

An individual with hemophilia generally lacks or has very low numbers of platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Blood

About 55% of whole blood is ________, which is/are mostly made up of water.

The circulatory and lymphatic systems both serve major transport functions in the body, with contents of the lymphatic system essentially derived from the circulatory system.

Unlike white blood cells, red blood cells lose their ________ and ________ as they mature.

An athlete participating in blood doping would be expected to have a low hematocrit.

Humans may have one of four different blood types - A, B, AB, or O. Explain why a person with type O blood is referred to as the "universal donor" yet can receive blood only from other individuals with type O blood.

Using the figure above, answer the following question(s). -The blood components in C are the ________.

Mature red blood cells have no nucleus or mitochondria.

As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

________ are the agranular circulating white blood cells also found in lymph nodes.

Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the

Match each of the following cells to its description(s). Answers may be used more than once. -protects the body from parasitic infections

Eosinophils are especially important in defending the human body from infection by

All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

Which one of the following occurs first in the process of hemostasis?

Removal of the heme group from hemoglobin would result in

A damaged red blood cell is removed from circulation by

In addition to the circulatory system, the ________ system is also characterized by possessing a series of fluid-filled vessels.

A physician finds that one of his patients has the following problems: Blood clots very slowly or not at all, and severe bruises result from even the most minor bumps. Which one of the following conditions would likely be diagnosed based on this information?

Match each of the following conditions with its description -a condition caused by a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; may be diagnosed by a low hematocrit

An individual with hemophilia generally lacks or has very low numbers of platelets.

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