Question 1

Plasma is ________ while formed elements are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a blood gas; blood clots 
B)  the liquid portion of blood; the cells 
C)  lacking in protein; regulators of blood osmolality 
D)  the cellular portion of blood; acellular components 
E)  mostly protein; the matrix 
A)  a blood gas; blood clots 
B)  the liquid portion of blood; the cells 
C)  lacking in protein; regulators of blood osmolality 
D)  the cellular portion of blood; acellular components 
E)  mostly protein; the matrix

Question 2

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-The last stage of hemostasis

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 3

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-Monocytes become macrophages

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

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

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 5

An individual that has both anti-A antibodies and anti-D antibodies is type A+.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which gas, also carried by a hemoglobin, may help regulate blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Carbon dioxide 
C)  Nitrogen 
D)  Nitric oxide 
A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Carbon dioxide 
C)  Nitrogen 
D)  Nitric oxide

Question 7

All of the following are potential locations for hematopoiesis in the embryo and fetus, except

Accepted Answer

A)  the spleen. 
B)  the lymph nodes. 
C)  the yolk sac. 
D)  the red bone marrow. 
E)  the placenta. 
A)  the spleen. 
B)  the lymph nodes. 
C)  the yolk sac. 
D)  the red bone marrow. 
E)  the placenta.

Question 8

Blood is classified as a type of ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood is classified as a type of...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The cascade of events in the intrinsic pathway can be set into motion when ________ comes into contact with collagen.

Accepted Answer

A)  factor III 
B)  factor VII 
C)  factor X 
D)  factor XII 
E)  calcium 
A)  factor III 
B)  factor VII 
C)  factor X 
D)  factor XII 
E)  calcium

Question 11

Which of the following descriptions of a blood sample is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the cells that can be identified are red blood cells, with much fewer white blood cells. 
B)  The ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells would be about 1:1. 
C)  White blood cells, usually much smaller than red blood cells, are represented in much lower numbers than platelets. 
D)  Platelets are usually present in higher numbers than red blood cells, but lower numbers than white blood cells. 
A)  Most of the cells that can be identified are red blood cells, with much fewer white blood cells. 
B)  The ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells would be about 1:1. 
C)  White blood cells, usually much smaller than red blood cells, are represented in much lower numbers than platelets. 
D)  Platelets are usually present in higher numbers than red blood cells, but lower numbers than white blood cells.

Question 12

Ginger had her blood analyzed and was informed that both anti-B and anti-D antibodies were present. Which of the following accurately explain her test results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ginger has type A− blood, but has never been exposed to either the B nor D antigens. 
B)  Ginger has type A− blood and has been exposed to the D antigen at some time in her life. 
C)  Ginger is type B+ and has not been exposed to the B nor the D antigens. 
D)  Ginger is most likely O− and though she has been exposed to the B and D antigen, she has not been exposed to the A antigen. 
A)  Ginger has type A− blood, but has never been exposed to either the B nor D antigens. 
B)  Ginger has type A− blood and has been exposed to the D antigen at some time in her life. 
C)  Ginger is type B+ and has not been exposed to the B nor the D antigens. 
D)  Ginger is most likely O− and though she has been exposed to the B and D antigen, she has not been exposed to the A antigen.

Question 13

Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production by increasing the formation of ________ by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production...

Question 14

Plasma accounts for ________ of total blood volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  75% 
D)  55% 
A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  75% 
D)  55%

Question 15

The most numerous of the leukocytes is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophil 
B)  basophil 
C)  eosinophil 
D)  lymphocyte 
E)  monocyte 
A)  neutrophil 
B)  basophil 
C)  eosinophil 
D)  lymphocyte 
E)  monocyte

Question 16

The function of plasmin is to

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrolyze fibrin. 
B)  activate factor XII. 
C)  promote platelet plug formation. 
D)  control osmotic pressure of the blood. 
E)  promote the formation of plasma. 
A)  hydrolyze fibrin. 
B)  activate factor XII. 
C)  promote platelet plug formation. 
D)  control osmotic pressure of the blood. 
E)  promote the formation of plasma.

Question 17

Which protein forms a bridge between exposed vessel wall collagen and platelet surface receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thromboxanes 
B)  von Willebrand factor 
C)  Endothelin 
D)  Fibrinogen 
A)  Thromboxanes 
B)  von Willebrand factor 
C)  Endothelin 
D)  Fibrinogen

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Mr. Smith moved from a low altitude to a high altitude and experienced an increase in RBCs. Which of the following caused this increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lower temperature present at higher altitudes 
B)  The lower O2 concentration seen at higher altitudes 
C)  The increased metabolic rate seen at higher altitudes 
D)  The increased CO2 retention that occurs at high altitudes 
E)  Increased exercise 
A)  The lower temperature present at higher altitudes 
B)  The lower O2 concentration seen at higher altitudes 
C)  The increased metabolic rate seen at higher altitudes 
D)  The increased CO2 retention that occurs at high altitudes 
E)  Increased exercise

Question 20

Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer.
-(1) The rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is present
(2) The rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is absen

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.

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Plasma is ________ while formed elements are ________.

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -The last stage of hemostasis

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -Monocytes become macrophages

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

An individual that has both anti-A antibodies and anti-D antibodies is type A+.

Which gas, also carried by a hemoglobin, may help regulate blood pressure?

All of the following are potential locations for hematopoiesis in the embryo and fetus, except

Blood is classified as a type of ________ tissue.

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

The cascade of events in the intrinsic pathway can be set into motion when ________ comes into contact with collagen.

Which of the following descriptions of a blood sample is most accurate?

Ginger had her blood analyzed and was informed that both anti-B and anti-D antibodies were present. Which of the following accurately explain her test results?

Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production by increasing the formation of ________ by the kidneys.

Plasma accounts for ________ of total blood volume.

The most numerous of the leukocytes is the ________.

The function of plasmin is to

Which protein forms a bridge between exposed vessel wall collagen and platelet surface receptors?

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

Mr. Smith moved from a low altitude to a high altitude and experienced an increase in RBCs. Which of the following caused this increase?

Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer. -(1) The rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is present (2) The rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is absen

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