Question 1

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)  increased globin in his circulatory system, increased bilirubin in his circulatory system and decreased rate of globin breakdown. 
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)  increased globin in his circulatory system, increased bilirubin in his circulatory system and decreased rate of globin breakdown.

Question 2

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 absent

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-the last three stages 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 4

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 5

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-erythrocytes clumping together

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 describe ways that blood helps maintain homeostasis, except

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of neuropeptides. 
B)  stabilizing body fluids. 
C)  transporting carbon dioxide. 
D)  transporting nutrients. 
E)  limiting the spread of pathogens. 
A)  secretion of neuropeptides. 
B)  stabilizing body fluids. 
C)  transporting carbon dioxide. 
D)  transporting nutrients. 
E)  limiting the spread of pathogens.

Question 7

What ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  calcium 
A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  calcium

Question 8

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 9

On which chromosome is there a mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosome 3 
B)  chromosome 11 
C)  chromosome 14 
D)  chromosome 21 
A)  chromosome 3 
B)  chromosome 11 
C)  chromosome 14 
D)  chromosome 21

Question 10

What is tissue thromboplastin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A compound released by healed tissues that initiates clot dissolution 
B)  A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the extrinsic clotting pathway 
C)  A compound that keeps platelets from sticking to the endothelium 
D)  A precursor to prothrombin 
E)  A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the intrinsic clotting pathway 
A)  A compound released by healed tissues that initiates clot dissolution 
B)  A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the extrinsic clotting pathway 
C)  A compound that keeps platelets from sticking to the endothelium 
D)  A precursor to prothrombin 
E)  A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the intrinsic clotting pathway

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes 
B)  hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes 
C)  pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body 
D)  iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis 
E)  hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body 
A)  aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes 
B)  hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes 
C)  pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body 
D)  iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis 
E)  hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body

Question 14

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 15

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

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following plasma proteins is most abundant?

Accepted Answer

A)  albumin 
B)  globulins 
C)  fibrinogen 
D)  immunoglobulins 
E)  hemoglobin 
A)  albumin 
B)  globulins 
C)  fibrinogen 
D)  immunoglobulins 
E)  hemoglobin

Question 18

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 19

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-A antigens, 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 20

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.

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

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

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 absent

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -the last three stages of hemostasis

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

Match the function with the most appropriate category. -erythrocytes clumping together

All of the following describe ways that blood helps maintain homeostasis, except

What ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

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

On which chromosome is there a mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?

What is tissue thromboplastin?

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

Plasma is ____ while formed elements are ____.

Which of the following is mismatched?

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

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

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

Which of the following plasma proteins is most abundant?

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

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

The function of plasmin is to

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