Question 1

What is the consequence of a splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of iron in circulation increases. 
B)  Antibody production increases to improve immune function. 
C)  The number of defective cells in circulation increases. 
D)  The number of clotting factors increases. 
A)  The level of iron in circulation increases. 
B)  Antibody production increases to improve immune function. 
C)  The number of defective cells in circulation increases. 
D)  The number of clotting factors increases.

Question 2

Without prior exposure to an antigen,which cells are able to destroy some types of tumor cells and some virus-infected cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Plasma cells 
C)  Megakaryocytes 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Plasma cells 
C)  Megakaryocytes 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells

Question 3

Which nutrients are necessary for hemoglobin synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and niacin 
B)  Iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
C)  Cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate 
D)  Pantothenic acid and vitamin C 
A)  Protein and niacin 
B)  Iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
C)  Cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate 
D)  Pantothenic acid and vitamin C

Question 4

During an infection,why do lymph nodes enlarge and become tender?

Accepted Answer

A)  B lymphocytes proliferate. 
B)  The nodes are inflamed. 
C)  The nodes fill with purulent exudate. 
D)  The nodes are not properly functioning. 
A)  B lymphocytes proliferate. 
B)  The nodes are inflamed. 
C)  The nodes fill with purulent exudate. 
D)  The nodes are not properly functioning.

Question 5

Blood cells that differentiate into macrophages are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Monocytes 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils 
A)  Monocytes 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils

Question 6

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Hemostasis

Accepted Answer

A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production 
A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production

Question 7

Where are alveolar macrophages found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin 
B)  Breasts 
C)  Gastrointestinal tract 
D)  Lungs 
A)  Skin 
B)  Breasts 
C)  Gastrointestinal tract 
D)  Lungs

Question 8

What is the life span of platelets (in days)?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  90 
D)  120 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  90 
D)  120

Question 9

What is the life span of an erythrocyte (in days)?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 
B)  60 to 90 
C)  100 to 120 
D)  200 to 240 
A)  20 to 30 
B)  60 to 90 
C)  100 to 120 
D)  200 to 240

Question 10

Which statement concerning erythrocytes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes contain a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes. 
B)  Erythrocytes synthesize proteins. 
C)  Erythrocytes have the ability to change shape to squeeze through microcirculation. 
D)  Erythrocyte colony-stimulating factor (E-CSF) stimulates erythrocytes. 
A)  Erythrocytes contain a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes. 
B)  Erythrocytes synthesize proteins. 
C)  Erythrocytes have the ability to change shape to squeeze through microcirculation. 
D)  Erythrocyte colony-stimulating factor (E-CSF) stimulates erythrocytes.

Question 11

Which nutrients are necessary for the synthesis of DNA and the maturation of erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and niacin 
B)  Iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
C)  Cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate 
D)  Pantothenic acid and vitamin C 
A)  Protein and niacin 
B)  Iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
C)  Cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate 
D)  Pantothenic acid and vitamin C

Question 12

By which structure are mature erythrocytes removed from the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Lymph nodes 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Liver 
B)  Lymph nodes 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Spleen

Question 13

Granulocytes that contain granules of vasoactive amines,such as histamine,are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Eosinophils 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Basophils 
A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Eosinophils 
C)  Monocytes 
D)  Basophils

Question 14

Which blood cells are biconcave in shape and have the capacity to be reversibly deformed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Monocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Erythrocytes 
A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Monocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Erythrocytes

Question 15

What is the most abundant class of plasma protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globulin 
B)  Albumin 
C)  Clotting factors 
D)  Complement proteins 
A)  Globulin 
B)  Albumin 
C)  Clotting factors 
D)  Complement proteins

Question 16

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Endomitosis

Accepted Answer

A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production 
A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production

Question 17

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Erythropoiesis

Accepted Answer

A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production 
A) Clotting 
B) Red blood cell development 
C) Red blood cell destruction 
D) Platelet formation 
E) Blood cell production

Question 18

Where are Kupffer cells located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Kidneys 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Spleen

Question 19

The absence of parietal cells would prevent the absorption of an essential nutrient necessary to prevent which type of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Folic acid deficiency anemia 
D)  Aplastic anemia 
A)  Iron deficiency 
B)  Pernicious anemia 
C)  Folic acid deficiency anemia 
D)  Aplastic anemia

Question 20

Where are Langerhans cells found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin 
B)  Intestinal lining 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Thyroid 
A)  Skin 
B)  Intestinal lining 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Thyroid

Exam 27: Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

What is the consequence of a splenectomy?

Without prior exposure to an antigen,which cells are able to destroy some types of tumor cells and some virus-infected cells?

Which nutrients are necessary for hemoglobin synthesis?

During an infection,why do lymph nodes enlarge and become tender?

Blood cells that differentiate into macrophages are known as:

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Hemostasis

Where are alveolar macrophages found?

What is the life span of platelets (in days)?

What is the life span of an erythrocyte (in days)?

Which statement concerning erythrocytes is true?

Which nutrients are necessary for the synthesis of DNA and the maturation of erythrocytes?

By which structure are mature erythrocytes removed from the bloodstream?

Granulocytes that contain granules of vasoactive amines,such as histamine,are called:

Which blood cells are biconcave in shape and have the capacity to be reversibly deformed?

What is the most abundant class of plasma protein?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Endomitosis

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Erythropoiesis

Where are Kupffer cells located?

The absence of parietal cells would prevent the absorption of an essential nutrient necessary to prevent which type of anemia?

Where are Langerhans cells found?

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Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

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