Question 1

On average, women have a slightly higher hematocrit value than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A substance called RhoGam can stop a mother from developing anti-Rh antibodies and protect a future Rh-positive fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After Martha's baby was born, why did the physician apply a gauze dressing for a short time on the umbilical cord and give the baby a dose of vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newborns do not have any platelets for the first 3 months and will bleed freely unless actions are taken to prevent bleeding. 
B)  Newborns often show elevated platelet counts at birth, and both of the actions taken by the physician will help the umbilical cord stop bleeding. 
C)  The physician knew that the baby would need vitamin K to replace the red blood cells lost during delivery. 
D)  Newborns often have a reduced number of platelets, which are needed to clot blood, and both of the actions taken by the physician will help the umbilical cord stop bleeding. 
A)  Newborns do not have any platelets for the first 3 months and will bleed freely unless actions are taken to prevent bleeding. 
B)  Newborns often show elevated platelet counts at birth, and both of the actions taken by the physician will help the umbilical cord stop bleeding. 
C)  The physician knew that the baby would need vitamin K to replace the red blood cells lost during delivery. 
D)  Newborns often have a reduced number of platelets, which are needed to clot blood, and both of the actions taken by the physician will help the umbilical cord stop bleeding.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not true of platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They develop from megakaryoblasts. 
B)  They release substances that cause vasoconstriction. 
C)  They have a life span of about 7 days. 
D)  All of the above statements are true of platelets. 
A)  They develop from megakaryoblasts. 
B)  They release substances that cause vasoconstriction. 
C)  They have a life span of about 7 days. 
D)  All of the above statements are true of platelets.

Question 5

In the formation of blood cells, the megakaryoblast ultimately develops into:

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  monocytes. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  lymphocytes. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  monocytes. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 6

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-Granulocytes that release heparin (to prevent clotting) and histamine (important in inflammatory response)

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 7

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

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 8

Which white blood cell helps protect against parasitic worms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eosinophil 
B)  Neutrophil 
C)  Basophil 
D)  Monocyte 
A)  Eosinophil 
B)  Neutrophil 
C)  Basophil 
D)  Monocyte

Question 9

Blood that clots too slowly and blood that clots too quickly are both problems for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following cell types are classified as agranulocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils and monocytes 
B)  Basophils and lymphocytes 
C)  Neutrophils and basophils 
D)  Lymphocytes and monocytes 
A)  Neutrophils and monocytes 
B)  Basophils and lymphocytes 
C)  Neutrophils and basophils 
D)  Lymphocytes and monocytes

Question 11

The difference between crystalloids and colloids is that crystalloids have a charge and colloids do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Streptokinase, an enzyme from certain streptococci, can cause clot dissolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

About 45% of whole blood is plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The bicarbonate ions formed in carbon dioxide transport move out to the plasma and help the body adjust pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The part of the hemoglobin molecule that combines with oxygen is the heme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-Cells that enter tissues and are transformed into macrophages

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 17

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function.
-Substance that converts prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue factor 
B) Calcium 
C) Fibrinogen 
D) Prothrombin activator 
E) Fibrin
F)Prothrombin
G)Vitamin K
H)Thrombin
I)Plasmin 
A) Tissue factor 
B) Calcium 
C) Fibrinogen 
D) Prothrombin activator 
E) Fibrin
F)Prothrombin
G)Vitamin K
H)Thrombin
I)Plasmin

Question 18

Which types of white blood cells are thought to play a role in the prevention of clotting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Whether a blood clot event begins in or out of the circulatory system determines whether it is intrinsic or extrinsic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define hematocrit. How is it determined?

Accepted Answer

Hematocrit, also known as packed cell vo

Exam 27: Blood

On average, women have a slightly higher hematocrit value than men.

A substance called RhoGam can stop a mother from developing anti-Rh antibodies and protect a future Rh-positive fetus.

After Martha's baby was born, why did the physician apply a gauze dressing for a short time on the umbilical cord and give the baby a dose of vitamin K?

Which of the following statements is not true of platelets?

In the formation of blood cells, the megakaryoblast ultimately develops into:

Match each term with its corresponding description. -Granulocytes that release heparin (to prevent clotting) and histamine (important in inflammatory response)

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

Which white blood cell helps protect against parasitic worms?

Blood that clots too slowly and blood that clots too quickly are both problems for the body.

Which of the following cell types are classified as agranulocytes?

The difference between crystalloids and colloids is that crystalloids have a charge and colloids do not.

Streptokinase, an enzyme from certain streptococci, can cause clot dissolution.

About 45% of whole blood is plasma.

The bicarbonate ions formed in carbon dioxide transport move out to the plasma and help the body adjust pH.

The part of the hemoglobin molecule that combines with oxygen is the heme.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -Cells that enter tissues and are transformed into macrophages

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -Substance that converts prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions

Which types of white blood cells are thought to play a role in the prevention of clotting?

Whether a blood clot event begins in or out of the circulatory system determines whether it is intrinsic or extrinsic.

Define hematocrit. How is it determined?

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