Question 1

When erythrocytes are destroyed, which of the following events occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine output increases. 
B)  Iron is secreted into the bile. 
C)  Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver. 
D)  The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids. 
E)  Bile is manufactured by the gall bladder. 
A)  Urine output increases. 
B)  Iron is secreted into the bile. 
C)  Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver. 
D)  The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids. 
E)  Bile is manufactured by the gall bladder. D

Question 2

When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma,

Accepted Answer

A)  agglutination of erythrocytes occurs. 
B)  hemolysis of leukocytes may occur. 
C)  the antibodies dissolve. 
D)  the blood group changes. 
E)  coagulation occurs. 
A)  agglutination of erythrocytes occurs. 
B)  hemolysis of leukocytes may occur. 
C)  the antibodies dissolve. 
D)  the blood group changes. 
E)  coagulation occurs. A

Question 3

Platelets

Accepted Answer

A)  are also known as thrombocytes. 
B)  are actually fragments of cells. 
C)  play a role in preventing blood loss. 
D)  can become sticky when exposed to connective tissue 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  are also known as thrombocytes. 
B)  are actually fragments of cells. 
C)  play a role in preventing blood loss. 
D)  can become sticky when exposed to connective tissue 
E)  All of these choices are correct. E

Question 4

The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  hemophilia. 
D)  thalassemia. 
E)  erythrocytosis. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  hemophilia. 
D)  thalassemia. 
E)  erythrocytosis.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

The globulins are important plasma proteins that functions primarily in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal regulation 
B)  thermoregulation 
C)  immunity 
D)  gas transport 
E)  pH control 
A)  hormonal regulation 
B)  thermoregulation 
C)  immunity 
D)  gas transport 
E)  pH control

Question 8

Agglutination of red blood cells means

Accepted Answer

A)  they rupture. 
B)  they form a clot. 
C)  they clump together. 
D)  they lose their nucleus. 
E)  they bump into each other. 
A)  they rupture. 
B)  they form a clot. 
C)  they clump together. 
D)  they lose their nucleus. 
E)  they bump into each other.

Question 9

What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that 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 10

When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule...

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Plasma

Accepted Answer

A)  is one of the formed elements. 
B)  is the liquid matrix of the blood. 
C)  transports waste products but not nutrients. 
D)  accounts for less than half of the blood volume. 
E)  is serum plus formed elements. 
A)  is one of the formed elements. 
B)  is the liquid matrix of the blood. 
C)  transports waste products but not nutrients. 
D)  accounts for less than half of the blood volume. 
E)  is serum plus formed elements.

Question 14

Lymphocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  are the largest of the leukocytes. 
B)  migrate to lymphatic tissue. 
C)  produce histamine. 
D)  release heparin. 
E)  are phagocytic. 
A)  are the largest of the leukocytes. 
B)  migrate to lymphatic tissue. 
C)  produce histamine. 
D)  release heparin. 
E)  are phagocytic.

Question 15

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 16

Functions of plasma proteins include

Accepted Answer

A)  body temperature regulation. 
B)  regulation of osmotic pressure. 
C)  transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
D)  serving as a source of energy for metabolism. 
A)  body temperature regulation. 
B)  regulation of osmotic pressure. 
C)  transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
D)  serving as a source of energy for metabolism.

Question 17

Which of the following cell types is an immature red blood cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  erythrocyte 
B)  reticulocyte 
C)  thrombocyte 
D)  monocyte 
E)  leukocyte 
A)  erythrocyte 
B)  reticulocyte 
C)  thrombocyte 
D)  monocyte 
E)  leukocyte

Question 18

If a blood buffer is absent, what function of the blood would be compromised?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance of body temperature 
B)  regulation of pH 
C)  clot formaiton 
D)  transport of ions 
E)  protection against foreign substances 
A)  maintenance of body temperature 
B)  regulation of pH 
C)  clot formaiton 
D)  transport of ions 
E)  protection against foreign substances

Question 19

Hemoglobin

Accepted Answer

A)  gives white blood cells their color. 
B)  transports oxygen in the blood. 
C)  is normally found in both the plasma and erythrocytes. 
D)  catalyzes the reaction that forms carbonic acid. 
E)  is only used once then decomposed. 
A)  gives white blood cells their color. 
B)  transports oxygen in the blood. 
C)  is normally found in both the plasma and erythrocytes. 
D)  catalyzes the reaction that forms carbonic acid. 
E)  is only used once then decomposed.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  albumin. 
C)  globulin. 
D)  fibrinogen. 
E)  fibrinolysis. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  albumin. 
C)  globulin. 
D)  fibrinogen. 
E)  fibrinolysis.

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

When erythrocytes are destroyed, which of the following events occurs?

When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma,

Platelets

The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

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

Aspirin inhibits platelet plug formation by

The globulins are important plasma proteins that functions primarily in _______.

Agglutination of red blood cells means

What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that may help regulate blood pressure?

When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called _____________.

The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Plasma

Lymphocytes

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

Functions of plasma proteins include

Which of the following cell types is an immature red blood cell?

If a blood buffer is absent, what function of the blood would be compromised?

Hemoglobin

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

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