Question 1

What factors contribute to the short (approximately 120-day)life span of an erythrocyte?

Accepted Answer

As they differentiate and mature, erythr

Question 2

Figure 20.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  RBC 
B)  Lymphocyte 
C)  Adipocyte 
D)  Platelet 
E)  Eosinophil 
A)  RBC 
B)  Lymphocyte 
C)  Adipocyte 
D)  Platelet 
E)  Eosinophil

Question 3

About 60 percent of plasma proteins are composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrinogen 
B)  lipoproteins 
C)  electrolytes 
D)  albumins 
E)  globulins 
A)  fibrinogen 
B)  lipoproteins 
C)  electrolytes 
D)  albumins 
E)  globulins

Question 4

What type of tissue is blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tissue 
B)  nervous tissue 
C)  connective tissue 
D)  epithelial tissue 
E)  Blood does not fit into any of the typical categories. 
A)  muscle tissue 
B)  nervous tissue 
C)  connective tissue 
D)  epithelial tissue 
E)  Blood does not fit into any of the typical categories.

Question 5

Figure 20.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leukocyte 
B)  Platelet 
C)  Nerve 
D)  RBC 
E)  Megakaryocyte 
A)  Leukocyte 
B)  Platelet 
C)  Nerve 
D)  RBC 
E)  Megakaryocyte

Question 6

Figure 20.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Megakaryocytes 
B)  Adipocytes 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Developing erythrocytes and granulocytes 
E)  Lymphocytes 
A)  Megakaryocytes 
B)  Adipocytes 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Developing erythrocytes and granulocytes 
E)  Lymphocytes

Question 7

________ clump together to form a temporary patch in the walls of damaged blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Platelets 
A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Platelets

Question 8

Rh antigen is also called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-A 
B)  the A antigen 
C)  the B antigen 
D)  the D antigen 
E)  anti-D 
A)  anti-A 
B)  the A antigen 
C)  the B antigen 
D)  the D antigen 
E)  anti-D

Question 9

Which of the following prevents an erythrocyte from using the oxygen it carries?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of a nucleus 
B)  a biconcave shape 
C)  the presence of hemoglobin 
D)  the lack of mitochondria 
E)  the existence of rouleaux 
A)  the lack of a nucleus 
B)  a biconcave shape 
C)  the presence of hemoglobin 
D)  the lack of mitochondria 
E)  the existence of rouleaux

Question 10

In a type O individual, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plasma lacks anti-A antibodies. 
B)  The erythrocytes lack surface antigens A and B. 
C)  The plasma lacks anti-B antibodies. 
D)  The leukocytes possess both surface antigens A and B. 
E)  The erythrocytes possess both surface antigens A and B. 
A)  The plasma lacks anti-A antibodies. 
B)  The erythrocytes lack surface antigens A and B. 
C)  The plasma lacks anti-B antibodies. 
D)  The leukocytes possess both surface antigens A and B. 
E)  The erythrocytes possess both surface antigens A and B.

Question 11

The white blood cells that contain granules with histamine are called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is the normal pH range of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3.55 
B)  4.35-5.45 
C)  7.35-7.45 
D)  8.25-8.50 
E)  9.35-9.65 
A)  2-3.55 
B)  4.35-5.45 
C)  7.35-7.45 
D)  8.25-8.50 
E)  9.35-9.65

Question 13

The blood type of an individual is determined at the cellular level by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the sex of the individual 
B)  the metabolic rate of the individual 
C)  the presence or absence of specific surface antigens in the plasma membrane of the erythrocyte 
D)  the age and physical condition of the parents 
E)  the amount of iron in the mother's diet 
A)  the sex of the individual 
B)  the metabolic rate of the individual 
C)  the presence or absence of specific surface antigens in the plasma membrane of the erythrocyte 
D)  the age and physical condition of the parents 
E)  the amount of iron in the mother's diet

Question 14

Which blood type could be administered to anyone without the risk of a cross-reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  O 
D)  Rh+ 
E)  AB 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  O 
D)  Rh+ 
E)  AB

Question 15

Blood assists in defending the body against toxins and pathogens by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  warming the tissues immediately surrounding injury sites 
B)  transporting white blood cells to injury or infection sites 
C)  increasing the swelling of injured tissues 
D)  decreasing the pH of injured or infected tissues 
E)  preventing the replication of pathogens in tissues 
A)  warming the tissues immediately surrounding injury sites 
B)  transporting white blood cells to injury or infection sites 
C)  increasing the swelling of injured tissues 
D)  decreasing the pH of injured or infected tissues 
E)  preventing the replication of pathogens in tissues

Question 16

Hemoglobin molecules consist of ________ globular protein subunits.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  eight 
D)  sixteen 
E)  thirty-two 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  eight 
D)  sixteen 
E)  thirty-two

Question 17

Figure 20.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteon 
B)  Epiphysis 
C)  Compact bone 
D)  Nutrient foramen 
E)  Red bone marrow 
A)  Osteon 
B)  Epiphysis 
C)  Compact bone 
D)  Nutrient foramen 
E)  Red bone marrow

Question 18

Platelets clump together to assist with hemostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Blood cells and cell fragments suspended in the liquid matrix are collectively called the formed elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Plasma contributes approximately ________ of whole blood volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  55% 
E)  75% 
A)  2% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  55% 
E)  75%

Exam 20: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

What factors contribute to the short (approximately 120-day)life span of an erythrocyte?

Figure 20.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

About 60 percent of plasma proteins are composed of ________.

What type of tissue is blood?

Figure 20.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Figure 20.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

________ clump together to form a temporary patch in the walls of damaged blood vessels.

Rh antigen is also called ________.

Which of the following prevents an erythrocyte from using the oxygen it carries?

In a type O individual, which of the following is true?

The white blood cells that contain granules with histamine are called ________.

Which of the following is the normal pH range of blood?

The blood type of an individual is determined at the cellular level by ________.

Which blood type could be administered to anyone without the risk of a cross-reaction?

Blood assists in defending the body against toxins and pathogens by ________.

Hemoglobin molecules consist of ________ globular protein subunits.

Figure 20.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Platelets clump together to assist with hemostasis.

Blood cells and cell fragments suspended in the liquid matrix are collectively called the formed elements.

Plasma contributes approximately ________ of whole blood volume.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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