Question 1

Aspirin inhibits platelet plug formation by

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking the binding of platelets to collagen. 
B)  interfering with the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
C)  blocking the effects of serotonin. 
D)  making the platelet surface less sticky. 
E)  stimulating the release of heparin. 
A)  blocking the binding of platelets to collagen. 
B)  interfering with the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
C)  blocking the effects of serotonin. 
D)  making the platelet surface less sticky. 
E)  stimulating the release of heparin.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a form of hemoglobin found in the developing human?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adult 
B)  Embryonic 
C)  Adolescent 
D)  Fetal 
A)  Adult 
B)  Embryonic 
C)  Adolescent 
D)  Fetal

Question 3

Which of the following functions is associated with the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delivery of O2 to tissue cells 
B)  Transport of digestive enzymes to the small intestine 
C)  Maintenance of DNA content of egg cells 
D)  Transport of neurotransmitters across synapses 
E)  Electrical stimulation of the heart 
A)  Delivery of O2 to tissue cells 
B)  Transport of digestive enzymes to the small intestine 
C)  Maintenance of DNA content of egg cells 
D)  Transport of neurotransmitters across synapses 
E)  Electrical stimulation of the heart

Question 4

A person with an increased eosinophil count might be suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a parasitic worm infection 
B)  a viral infection 
C)  an acute bacterial infection 
D)  a chronic bacterial infection 
E)  a head cold 
A)  a parasitic worm infection 
B)  a viral infection 
C)  an acute bacterial infection 
D)  a chronic bacterial infection 
E)  a head cold

Question 5

The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxyhemoglobin 
B)  deoxyhemoglobin 
C)  carboxyhemoglobin 
D)  carbaminohemoglobin 
E)  loaded hemoglobin 
A)  oxyhemoglobin 
B)  deoxyhemoglobin 
C)  carboxyhemoglobin 
D)  carbaminohemoglobin 
E)  loaded hemoglobin

Question 6

A deficiency of which of the following intermediate cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphoblast 
B)  Megakaryoblast 
C)  Monoblast 
D)  Myeloblast 
E)  Proerythroblast 
A)  Lymphoblast 
B)  Megakaryoblast 
C)  Monoblast 
D)  Myeloblast 
E)  Proerythroblast

Question 7

Red blood cells will develop from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  proerythroblasts 
B)  monoblasts 
C)  myeloblasts 
D)  megakaryoblasts 
E)  lymphoblasts 
A)  proerythroblasts 
B)  monoblasts 
C)  myeloblasts 
D)  megakaryoblasts 
E)  lymphoblasts

Question 8

Why would a person have anti-Rh antibodies present in their blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are Rh-positive and were exposed to Rh-negative blood. 
B)  An Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
C)  An Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  A person cannot have anti-Rh antibodies in their blood. 
A)  They are Rh-positive and were exposed to Rh-negative blood. 
B)  An Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
C)  An Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  A person cannot have anti-Rh antibodies in their blood.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most abundant of the plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin 
B)  Globulins 
C)  Fibrinogen 
D)  Immunoglobulins 
E)  Hemoglobin 
A)  Albumin 
B)  Globulins 
C)  Fibrinogen 
D)  Immunoglobulins 
E)  Hemoglobin

Question 10

If an average female lost 10% of her blood volume, she would have lost around 0.5 L of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a method of CO2 transport in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Combined with hemoglobin 
B)  Dissolved in the plasma 
C)  As bicarbonate ions in the plasma 
D)  Held in the depression of a red blood cell 
A)  Combined with hemoglobin 
B)  Dissolved in the plasma 
C)  As bicarbonate ions in the plasma 
D)  Held in the depression of a red blood cell

Question 12

How much O2 is generally transported in combination with hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5% 
B)  7% 
C)  70% 
D)  98.5% 
A)  1.5% 
B)  7% 
C)  70% 
D)  98.5%

Question 13

How would a decrease in the number of megakaryocytes affect blood composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in megakaryocytes would decrease the number of platelets in the blood. 
B)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of immunoglobulins in the blood. 
C)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of leukocytes in the blood. 
D)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of fibrinogens in the blood. 
A)  A decrease in megakaryocytes would decrease the number of platelets in the blood. 
B)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of immunoglobulins in the blood. 
C)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of leukocytes in the blood. 
D)  A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of fibrinogens in the blood.

Question 14

Which of the following cell types is incorrectly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils - most numerous WBCs 
B)  Basophils - release histamine 
C)  Lymphocytes - become macrophages 
D)  Monocytes - largest of the WBCs 
E)  Eosinophils - attack worm parasites 
A)  Neutrophils - most numerous WBCs 
B)  Basophils - release histamine 
C)  Lymphocytes - become macrophages 
D)  Monocytes - largest of the WBCs 
E)  Eosinophils - attack worm parasites

Question 15

RhoGam injections are given to

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitize the fetus. 
B)  activate fetal Rh antigens. 
C)  protect the father. 
D)  prevent sensitization of the mother. 
E)  change the mother's blood type. 
A)  desensitize the fetus. 
B)  activate fetal Rh antigens. 
C)  protect the father. 
D)  prevent sensitization of the mother. 
E)  change the mother's blood type.

Question 16

Consider the following chart of laboratory test results of four patients:  
-Which of the patients has some type of infection?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following chart of laboratory test...

Question 17

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type AB 
D)  Type O 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type AB 
D)  Type O

Question 18

What may be affected if the enzyme carbonic anhydrase was not made in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conversion of hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin 
B)  Conversion of CO2 to bicarbonate ion 
C)  Transport of O2 by hemoglobin 
D)  Hemolysis of red blood cells 
A)  Conversion of hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin 
B)  Conversion of CO2 to bicarbonate ion 
C)  Transport of O2 by hemoglobin 
D)  Hemolysis of red blood cells

Question 19

Consider the following chart of laboratory test results of four patients:  
-Which of the patients has anemia?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following chart of laboratory test...

Question 20

When a person develops a sore throat, white blood cells are drawn to the area of infection by a process called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotaxis 
B)  diapedesis 
C)  margination 
D)  ameboid movement 
E)  attraction 
A)  chemotaxis 
B)  diapedesis 
C)  margination 
D)  ameboid movement 
E)  attraction

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Aspirin inhibits platelet plug formation by

Which of the following is NOT a form of hemoglobin found in the developing human?

Which of the following functions is associated with the blood?

A person with an increased eosinophil count might be suffering from ________.

The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called ________.

A deficiency of which of the following intermediate cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?

Red blood cells will develop from ________.

Why would a person have anti-Rh antibodies present in their blood?

Which of the following is the most abundant of the plasma proteins?

If an average female lost 10% of her blood volume, she would have lost around 0.5 L of blood.

Which of the following is NOT a method of CO2 transport in the blood?

How much O2 is generally transported in combination with hemoglobin in red blood cells?

How would a decrease in the number of megakaryocytes affect blood composition?

Which of the following cell types is incorrectly matched with its description?

RhoGam injections are given to

Consider the following chart of laboratory test results of four patients: -Which of the patients has some type of infection?

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

What may be affected if the enzyme carbonic anhydrase was not made in the body?

Consider the following chart of laboratory test results of four patients: -Which of the patients has anemia?

When a person develops a sore throat, white blood cells are drawn to the area of infection by a process called ________.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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Which of the following is NOT a method of CO₂ transport in the blood?

How much O₂ is generally transported in combination with hemoglobin in red blood cells?