Question 1

Many of the clotting factors are alpha or beta globulins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following concerning erythropoiesis is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is accomplished in the bone marrow upon stimulation by erythropoietin. 
B)  It is accomplished in the kidneys in response to reduced O2 delivery to the kidneys. 
C)  It refers to increased RBC count. 
D)  It refers to excessive RBC destruction. 
A)  It is accomplished in the bone marrow upon stimulation by erythropoietin. 
B)  It is accomplished in the kidneys in response to reduced O2 delivery to the kidneys. 
C)  It refers to increased RBC count. 
D)  It refers to excessive RBC destruction.

Question 3

Per cubic millimetre,white blood cells are more numerous than red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe haemostasis.

Accepted Answer

Haemostasis is the physiological process

Question 5

Which of the following is correct for platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They convert prothrombin to thrombin. 
B)  They form the meshwork upon which the erythrocytes become trapped to produce a clot. 
C)  They adhere and aggregate when they contact exposed collagen in the walls of a broken blood vessel. 
D)  They release fibrinogen once a platelet plug is formed. 
A)  They convert prothrombin to thrombin. 
B)  They form the meshwork upon which the erythrocytes become trapped to produce a clot. 
C)  They adhere and aggregate when they contact exposed collagen in the walls of a broken blood vessel. 
D)  They release fibrinogen once a platelet plug is formed.

Question 6

By far the most abundant of the cellular elements in the blood are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

-erythrocy

Question 7

Polycythemia increases the viscosity of the blood,thus increasing the total peripheral resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which condition results from inadequate amounts of platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)  haemophilia 
B)  sickle cell anaemia 
C)  thrombocytopenia 
D)  Hageman disorder 
A)  haemophilia 
B)  sickle cell anaemia 
C)  thrombocytopenia 
D)  Hageman disorder

Question 9

Blood is a connective tissue comprising cellular elements and an extracellular matrix of primarily water.What is the name of the blood's extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  haematocrit 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  buffy coat 
D)  plasma 
A)  haematocrit 
B)  fibrinogen 
C)  buffy coat 
D)  plasma

Question 10

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-participate in cell-mediated immune responses

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which statement concerning platelets is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelets are produced in the bone marrow. 
B)  Platelets form the meshwork of a blood clot upon which the other cellular elements become entrapped. 
C)  Platelets form a plug when they adhere to the exposed collagen of a damaged vessel. 
D)  Aggregated platelets release serotonin, epinephrine, and thromboxane A2. 
A)  Platelets are produced in the bone marrow. 
B)  Platelets form the meshwork of a blood clot upon which the other cellular elements become entrapped. 
C)  Platelets form a plug when they adhere to the exposed collagen of a damaged vessel. 
D)  Aggregated platelets release serotonin, epinephrine, and thromboxane A2.

Question 12

Match the blood cell formation term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-gives rise to all blood cellular elements

Accepted Answer

A) thrombopoietin 
B) erythropoietin 
C) colony-stimulating factor 
D) myeloid stem cell 
E) pluripotent stem cell 
A) thrombopoietin 
B) erythropoietin 
C) colony-stimulating factor 
D) myeloid stem cell 
E) pluripotent stem cell

Question 13

The haemolysis of red blood cells means that they rupture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MATCHING
Match these blood disorders with their characteristics by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-associated with acute loss of blood

Accepted Answer

A) aplastic anaemia 
B) pernicious anaemia 
C) haemolytic anaemia 
D) haemorrhagic anaemia 
E) polycythemia
F)leukemia
G)neutrophilia
H)sickle cell anaemia 
A) aplastic anaemia 
B) pernicious anaemia 
C) haemolytic anaemia 
D) haemorrhagic anaemia 
E) polycythemia
F)leukemia
G)neutrophilia
H)sickle cell anaemia

Question 15

What factors influence the rate of erythrocyte production?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What factors influence the rate of erythrocyte...

Question 16

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-plasminogen

Accepted Answer

A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot 
D) substance released by the platelet plug that causes more platelets to aggregate 
E) first step in haemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X
H)second step in haemostasis
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway
J)third step in haemostasis 
A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot 
D) substance released by the platelet plug that causes more platelets to aggregate 
E) first step in haemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X
H)second step in haemostasis
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway
J)third step in haemostasis

Question 17

The intrinsic clotting pathway stops blood in an injured vessel,whereas the extrinsic pathway clots blood that has escaped into the tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-thrombin

Accepted Answer

A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot 
D) substance released by the platelet plug that causes more platelets to aggregate 
E) first step in haemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X
H)second step in haemostasis
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway
J)third step in haemostasis 
A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot 
D) substance released by the platelet plug that causes more platelets to aggregate 
E) first step in haemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X
H)second step in haemostasis
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway
J)third step in haemostasis

Question 19

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-release histamine and heparin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following concerning haemoglobin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It consists of a protein made up of four highly folded polypeptide chains and four iron-containing nonprotein, nitrogenous groups. 
B)  It appears reddish when combined with CO2. 
C)  It can combine only with O2 molecules. 
D)  It is found in the nuclei of red blood cells. 
A)  It consists of a protein made up of four highly folded polypeptide chains and four iron-containing nonprotein, nitrogenous groups. 
B)  It appears reddish when combined with CO2. 
C)  It can combine only with O2 molecules. 
D)  It is found in the nuclei of red blood cells.

Many of the clotting factors are alpha or beta globulins.

Which of the following concerning erythropoiesis is correct?

Per cubic millimetre,white blood cells are more numerous than red blood cells.

Describe haemostasis.

Which of the following is correct for platelets?

By far the most abundant of the cellular elements in the blood are the ____________________.

Polycythemia increases the viscosity of the blood,thus increasing the total peripheral resistance.

Which condition results from inadequate amounts of platelets?

Blood is a connective tissue comprising cellular elements and an extracellular matrix of primarily water.What is the name of the blood's extracellular matrix?

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -participate in cell-mediated immune responses

Which statement concerning platelets is INCORRECT?

Match the blood cell formation term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -gives rise to all blood cellular elements

The haemolysis of red blood cells means that they rupture.

MATCHING Match these blood disorders with their characteristics by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -associated with acute loss of blood

What factors influence the rate of erythrocyte production?

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -plasminogen

The intrinsic clotting pathway stops blood in an injured vessel,whereas the extrinsic pathway clots blood that has escaped into the tissues.

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -thrombin

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -release histamine and heparin

Which of the following concerning haemoglobin is correct?

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Exam 9: The Blood

Many of the clotting factors are alpha or beta globulins.

Which of the following concerning erythropoiesis is correct?

Per cubic millimetre,white blood cells are more numerous than red blood cells.

Describe haemostasis.

Which of the following is correct for platelets?

By far the most abundant of the cellular elements in the blood are the ____________________.

Polycythemia increases the viscosity of the blood,thus increasing the total peripheral resistance.

Which condition results from inadequate amounts of platelets?

Blood is a connective tissue comprising cellular elements and an extracellular matrix of primarily water.What is the name of the blood's extracellular matrix?

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -participate in cell-mediated immune responses

Which statement concerning platelets is INCORRECT?

Match the blood cell formation term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -gives rise to all blood cellular elements

The haemolysis of red blood cells means that they rupture.

MATCHING Match these blood disorders with their characteristics by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -associated with acute loss of blood

What factors influence the rate of erythrocyte production?

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -plasminogen

The intrinsic clotting pathway stops blood in an injured vessel,whereas the extrinsic pathway clots blood that has escaped into the tissues.

Match the haemostasis step with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -thrombin

Match the leukocytes with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -release histamine and heparin

Which of the following concerning haemoglobin is correct?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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