Question 1

An increase in hemoglobin increases

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the blood to carry O2 to various tissues. 
B)  the quantity of plasma protein available for blood clotting. 
C)  the leukocyte count. 
D)  the body's immune response. 
E)  the osmotic pressure of the blood. 
A)  the ability of the blood to carry O2 to various tissues. 
B)  the quantity of plasma protein available for blood clotting. 
C)  the leukocyte count. 
D)  the body's immune response. 
E)  the osmotic pressure of the blood.

Question 2

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biconcave cells 
B)  Cells can change shape 
C)  Cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D)  Nucleus is centrally located 
E)  Main role is transporting blood gases 
A)  Biconcave cells 
B)  Cells can change shape 
C)  Cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D)  Nucleus is centrally located 
E)  Main role is transporting blood gases

Question 3

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-A antigens and anti-B antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) Agglutination 
B) Coagulation 
C) Immune function 
D) Blood Grouping 
E) Diagnostic Blood Test 
A) Agglutination 
B) Coagulation 
C) Immune function 
D) Blood Grouping 
E) Diagnostic Blood Test

Question 4

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
B)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
C)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
A)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
B)  an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
C)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D)  an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus.

Question 5

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-Exposure to antigens leads to development of antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) Agglutination 
B) Coagulation 
C) Immune function 
D) Blood Grouping 
E) Diagnostic Blood Test 
A) Agglutination 
B) Coagulation 
C) Immune function 
D) Blood Grouping 
E) Diagnostic Blood Test

Question 6

All of the following could be learned from a blood chemistry test except

Accepted Answer

A)  blood urea nitrogen. 
B)  bilirubin levels. 
C)  elevated glucose levels. 
D)  elevated cholesterol levels. 
E)  heart rate and blood pressure. 
A)  blood urea nitrogen. 
B)  bilirubin levels. 
C)  elevated glucose levels. 
D)  elevated cholesterol levels. 
E)  heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 7

During platelet plug formation, platelets release ________ and endothelial cells release ________, which lead to vasoconstriction.

Accepted Answer

A)  endothelin; thromboxane 
B)  erythropoietin; thromboxane 
C)  thromboxane; histamine 
D)  histamine; heparin 
E)  thromboxane; endothelin 
A)  endothelin; thromboxane 
B)  erythropoietin; thromboxane 
C)  thromboxane; histamine 
D)  histamine; heparin 
E)  thromboxane; endothelin

Question 8

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Ions

Accepted Answer

A) The suspending medium for blood components 
B) The most abundant plasma protein 
C) A protein that functions in clotting 
D) A plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance 
A) The suspending medium for blood components 
B) The most abundant plasma protein 
C) A protein that functions in clotting 
D) A plasma protein that is involved in immunity 
E) Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance

Question 9

When large quantities of blood are lost, erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

Accepted Answer

A)  the body's ability to fight infection. 
B)  oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C)  thrombin levels. 
D)  normal blood pH. 
E)  iron levels. 
A)  the body's ability to fight infection. 
B)  oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C)  thrombin levels. 
D)  normal blood pH. 
E)  iron levels.

Question 10

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role.
-Prothrombinase

Accepted Answer

A) A mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue 
B) Converts prothrombin to thrombin 
C) The insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot 
D) Needed by the liver to produce prothrombin 
E) Fibrin-stabilizing factor 
A) A mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue 
B) Converts prothrombin to thrombin 
C) The insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot 
D) Needed by the liver to produce prothrombin 
E) Fibrin-stabilizing factor

Question 11

A person with type B blood

Accepted Answer

A)  has antigen A. 
B)  has anti-A antibodies . 
C)  will have a transfusion reaction if given type B blood. 
D)  has anti-B antibodies. 
E)  can receive type A blood. 
A)  has antigen A. 
B)  has anti-A antibodies . 
C)  will have a transfusion reaction if given type B blood. 
D)  has anti-B antibodies. 
E)  can receive type A blood.

Question 12

Which ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  K+ 
C)  Mg2+ 
D)  Ca2+ 
A)  Na+ 
B)  K+ 
C)  Mg2+ 
D)  Ca2+

Question 13

Iron

Accepted Answer

A)  is needed to produce hemoglobin. 
B)  is a plasma coagulation factor. 
C)  is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule. 
D)  prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin. 
E)  interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin. 
A)  is needed to produce hemoglobin. 
B)  is a plasma coagulation factor. 
C)  is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule. 
D)  prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin. 
E)  interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin.

Question 14

The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  albumin 
C)  globulin 
D)  fibrinogen 
E)  fibrinolysis 
A)  Na+ 
B)  albumin 
C)  globulin 
D)  fibrinogen 
E)  fibrinolysis

Question 15

The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel. This is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  platelet adhesion 
B)  vascular spasm 
C)  hemostasis 
D)  coagulation 
A)  platelet adhesion 
B)  vascular spasm 
C)  hemostasis 
D)  coagulation

Question 16

Which white blood cells function primarily as phagocytotic cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monocytes and lymphocytes 
B)  Basophils and neutrophils 
C)  Eosinophils and monocytes 
D)  Neutrophils and monocytes 
A)  Monocytes and lymphocytes 
B)  Basophils and neutrophils 
C)  Eosinophils and monocytes 
D)  Neutrophils and monocytes

Question 17

Arrange the following events of coagulation in proper sequence.
(1) Prothrombin → thrombin
(2) Fibrinogen → fibrin
(3) Activation of factor XII
(4) Formation of prothrombinase

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 3, 1, 2 
B)  2, 4, 3, 1 
C)  3, 4, 1, 2 
D)  3, 2, 4, 1 
E)  1, 2, 3, 4 
A)  4, 3, 1, 2 
B)  2, 4, 3, 1 
C)  3, 4, 1, 2 
D)  3, 2, 4, 1 
E)  1, 2, 3, 4

Question 18

Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer.
-(1) The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen
(2) The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

Accepted Answer

A) The first item is greater than the second item. 
B) The first item is less than the second item. 
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item. 
A) The first item is greater than the second item. 
B) The first item is less than the second item. 
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question 19

Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation.
(1) Thrombin
(2) Fibrinogen
(3) Prothrombinase
(4) Activated factor XII

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 2, 4, 1 
B)  4, 3, 2, 1 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  3, 4, 1, 2 
E)  3, 1, 4, 2 
A)  3, 2, 4, 1 
B)  4, 3, 2, 1 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  3, 4, 1, 2 
E)  3, 1, 4, 2

Question 20

Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heme in his circulatory system. 
B)  increased globin in his circulatory system. 
C)  increased bilirubin in his circulatory system. 
D)  decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
E)  All the choices are correct. 
A)  increased heme in his circulatory system. 
B)  increased globin in his circulatory system. 
C)  increased bilirubin in his circulatory system. 
D)  decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
E)  All the choices are correct.

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

An increase in hemoglobin increases

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -A antigens and anti-B antibodies

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -Exposure to antigens leads to development of antibodies

All of the following could be learned from a blood chemistry test except

During platelet plug formation, platelets release ________ and endothelial cells release ________, which lead to vasoconstriction.

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -Ions

When large quantities of blood are lost, erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role. -Prothrombinase

A person with type B blood

Which ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

Iron

The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is ________.

The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel. This is known as ________.

Which white blood cells function primarily as phagocytotic cells?

Arrange the following events of coagulation in proper sequence. (1) Prothrombin → thrombin (2) Fibrinogen → fibrin (3) Activation of factor XII (4) Formation of prothrombinase

Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer. -(1) The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen (2) The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation. (1) Thrombin (2) Fibrinogen (3) Prothrombinase (4) Activated factor XII

Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

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