Question 1

A hematocrit of 40% means that in every 100 ml of whole blood, there are:

Accepted Answer

A)  40 red blood cells and the remainder is fluid plasma. 
B)  40 ml of fluid plasma and 60 ml of red blood cells. 
C)  40 ml of red blood cells and 60 ml of fluid plasma. 
D)  2 liters (40% of 5 liters total) of fluid plasma. 
A)  40 red blood cells and the remainder is fluid plasma. 
B)  40 ml of fluid plasma and 60 ml of red blood cells. 
C)  40 ml of red blood cells and 60 ml of fluid plasma. 
D)  2 liters (40% of 5 liters total) of fluid plasma.

Question 2

The less fat in the body, the more blood there is per unit of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-Granulocytes that phagocytize microorganisms for cellular defense; most numerous leukocytes

Accepted Answer

A) Agranulocytes 
B) Basophils 
C) Eosinophils 
D) Granulocytes 
E) Leukocytes
F)Lymphocytes
G)Megakaryoblasts
H)Monocytes
I)Neutrophils
J)Platelets 
A) Agranulocytes 
B) Basophils 
C) Eosinophils 
D) Granulocytes 
E) Leukocytes
F)Lymphocytes
G)Megakaryoblasts
H)Monocytes
I)Neutrophils
J)Platelets

Question 4

Because they are formed in lymphatic tissue, there are no lymphocytes in bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The function of blood clotting is hemostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the indirect measurement of blood volume, it is assumed that the radioisotope is uniformly distributed in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Blood constitutes about 4% of total body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The synthesis of plasma protein takes place in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The buffy coat is composed of all the formed elements except red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Another name for eosinophils could be acidophils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following cell types can carry oxygen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Another term for plasma is interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Diapedesis is a process of phagocytosis and release of cytotoxic chemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The nuclei of red blood cells and white blood cells are almost identical in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most mature developing red blood cell that still contains a nucleus is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  reticulocyte. 
B)  polychromic erythroblast. 
C)  basophilic erythroblast. 
D)  proerythroblast. 
A)  reticulocyte. 
B)  polychromic erythroblast. 
C)  basophilic erythroblast. 
D)  proerythroblast.

Question 16

Heme is broken down into what pigment, which is excreted in bile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amino acids 
B)  Iron 
C)  Bilirubin 
D)  Melanin 
A)  Amino acids 
B)  Iron 
C)  Bilirubin 
D)  Melanin

Question 17

What part of the hemoglobin molecule combines with carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globin 
B)  Heme 
C)  Iron atoms 
D)  Hemoglobin does not combine with carbon dioxide. 
A)  Globin 
B)  Heme 
C)  Iron atoms 
D)  Hemoglobin does not combine with carbon dioxide.

Question 18

Match each blood cell life span with the corresponding blood cell type.
-Eosinophil

Accepted Answer

A) 105-120 days 
B) 10-12 days 
C) Months 
D) Days to years 
E) Hours to 3 days 
A) 105-120 days 
B) 10-12 days 
C) Months 
D) Days to years 
E) Hours to 3 days

Question 19

Erythropoietinogen is released primarily by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person without A or B antigens on the red blood cells must have blood type O.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Blood

A hematocrit of 40% means that in every 100 ml of whole blood, there are:

The less fat in the body, the more blood there is per unit of body weight.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -Granulocytes that phagocytize microorganisms for cellular defense; most numerous leukocytes

Because they are formed in lymphatic tissue, there are no lymphocytes in bone marrow.

The function of blood clotting is hemostasis.

In the indirect measurement of blood volume, it is assumed that the radioisotope is uniformly distributed in the blood.

Blood constitutes about 4% of total body weight.

The synthesis of plasma protein takes place in the liver.

The buffy coat is composed of all the formed elements except red blood cells.

Another name for eosinophils could be acidophils.

Which of the following cell types can carry oxygen?

Another term for plasma is interstitial fluid.

Diapedesis is a process of phagocytosis and release of cytotoxic chemicals.

The nuclei of red blood cells and white blood cells are almost identical in size.

The most mature developing red blood cell that still contains a nucleus is a:

Heme is broken down into what pigment, which is excreted in bile?

What part of the hemoglobin molecule combines with carbon dioxide?

Match each blood cell life span with the corresponding blood cell type. -Eosinophil

Erythropoietinogen is released primarily by the kidneys.

A person without A or B antigens on the red blood cells must have blood type O.

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