Question 1

Both myeloid tissue and lymphatic tissue are considered hematopoietic tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Whole blood constitutes about what percent of total body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8% 
B)  5.3% 
C)  8% 
D)  Between 12% and 15%, depending on body type 
A)  0.8% 
B)  5.3% 
C)  8% 
D)  Between 12% and 15%, depending on body type

Question 3

Two conditions that hasten blood clotting are a rough spot on the endothelium and abnormally slow-moving blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The only people who can ever have anti-Rh antibodies in their plasma are Rh-positive men or women who have been transfused with Rh-negative blood or Rh-positive women who have carried an Rh-negative fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Basophils contain granules that are able to release histamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Erythropoietin is a hormone:

Accepted Answer

A)  released by the kidney to stimulate red blood cell formation. 
B)  released by the liver to stimulate red blood cell formation. 
C)  released by the kidney to stimulate red and white blood cell formation. 
D)  that causes the recycling of iron for production of red blood cells. 
A)  released by the kidney to stimulate red blood cell formation. 
B)  released by the liver to stimulate red blood cell formation. 
C)  released by the kidney to stimulate red and white blood cell formation. 
D)  that causes the recycling of iron for production of red blood cells.

Question 7

Thrombocytes are involved with:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood clotting. 
B)  body defense. 
C)  transport of glucose. 
D)  transport of oxygen. 
A)  blood clotting. 
B)  body defense. 
C)  transport of glucose. 
D)  transport of oxygen.

Question 8

Antithrombins are important in clot formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All blood cells are derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  reticulocytes. 
B)  proerythroblasts. 
C)  basophilic erythroblasts. 
D)  hemocytoblasts. 
A)  reticulocytes. 
B)  proerythroblasts. 
C)  basophilic erythroblasts. 
D)  hemocytoblasts.

Question 10

One hemoglobin molecule contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  one molecule of heme. 
B)  one molecule of globin. 
C)  four iron atoms. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  one molecule of heme. 
B)  one molecule of globin. 
C)  four iron atoms. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true of plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is about 90% water. 
B)  It contains both electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. 
C)  It contains both colloids and crystalloids. 
D)  All of the above statements are true of plasma. 
A)  It is about 90% water. 
B)  It contains both electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. 
C)  It contains both colloids and crystalloids. 
D)  All of the above statements are true of plasma.

Question 12

A hematocrit of 56% would be an indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytosis. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  leukemia. 
D)  polycythemia. 
A)  leukocytosis. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  leukemia. 
D)  polycythemia.

Question 13

Some white blood cells are capable of diapedesis, which means they can:

Accepted Answer

A)  "eat" bacteria or damaged cells. 
B)  migrate out of blood vessels into tissue spaces. 
C)  engage in protein synthesis because they have a nucleus. 
D)  change from one type of white blood cell to another. 
A)  "eat" bacteria or damaged cells. 
B)  migrate out of blood vessels into tissue spaces. 
C)  engage in protein synthesis because they have a nucleus. 
D)  change from one type of white blood cell to another.

Question 14

Explain the process by which a blood clot is dissolved.

Accepted Answer

The process by which a blood clot is dis

Question 15

In the development of the red blood cell, polychromic erythroblasts are more mature cells than basophilic erythroblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Rh-positive blood contains Rh antigens on its red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which mature cell has no nucleus, mitochondria, or ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocyte 
B)  Leukocyte 
C)  Platelet 
D)  Neutrophil 
A)  Erythrocyte 
B)  Leukocyte 
C)  Platelet 
D)  Neutrophil

Question 18

A drop in blood oxygen levels stimulates the liver to release erythropoietin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the formation of a clot, the insoluble network of fine threads in which the cellular elements of blood are trapped is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrinogen. 
B)  fibrin. 
C)  thrombin. 
D)  thromboplastin. 
A)  fibrinogen. 
B)  fibrin. 
C)  thrombin. 
D)  thromboplastin.

Question 20

Which of the following is(are) involved in determining a person's total blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Body type 
C)  Sex 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Age 
B)  Body type 
C)  Sex 
D)  All of the above

Exam 27: Blood

Both myeloid tissue and lymphatic tissue are considered hematopoietic tissue.

Whole blood constitutes about what percent of total body weight?

Two conditions that hasten blood clotting are a rough spot on the endothelium and abnormally slow-moving blood.

The only people who can ever have anti-Rh antibodies in their plasma are Rh-positive men or women who have been transfused with Rh-negative blood or Rh-positive women who have carried an Rh-negative fetus.

Basophils contain granules that are able to release histamine.

Erythropoietin is a hormone:

Thrombocytes are involved with:

Antithrombins are important in clot formation.

All blood cells are derived from:

One hemoglobin molecule contains:

Which of the following statements is not true of plasma?

A hematocrit of 56% would be an indication of:

Some white blood cells are capable of diapedesis, which means they can:

Explain the process by which a blood clot is dissolved.

In the development of the red blood cell, polychromic erythroblasts are more mature cells than basophilic erythroblasts.

Rh-positive blood contains Rh antigens on its red blood cells.

Which mature cell has no nucleus, mitochondria, or ribosomes?

A drop in blood oxygen levels stimulates the liver to release erythropoietin.

In the formation of a clot, the insoluble network of fine threads in which the cellular elements of blood are trapped is called:

Which of the following is(are) involved in determining a person's total blood volume?

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