Question 1

A blood clot attached to the inner surface of a blood vessel is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  embolus. 
B)  plaque. 
C)  thrombus. 
D)  platelet plug. 
E)  fibrin mesh. 
A)  embolus. 
B)  plaque. 
C)  thrombus. 
D)  platelet plug. 
E)  fibrin mesh.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a way that red blood cell shape is significant?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives the red blood cell a large surface area to volume ratio. 
B)  It allows fast exchange of gases between the inside of the cell and the plasma. 
C)  It enables red blood cells to form stacks. 
D)  It allows red blood cells to bend and flex. 
E)  It enables red blood cells to phagocytose bacteria. 
A)  It gives the red blood cell a large surface area to volume ratio. 
B)  It allows fast exchange of gases between the inside of the cell and the plasma. 
C)  It enables red blood cells to form stacks. 
D)  It allows red blood cells to bend and flex. 
E)  It enables red blood cells to phagocytose bacteria.

Question 3

Antigens of the surface of red blood cells are also called ________ and antibodies in the blood plasma arealso called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agglutinins; agglutinogens 
B)  agglutinogens; agglutinins 
C)  T-cells; B-cells 
D)  erythrogens; antibiotics 
E)  serum; plasma 
A)  agglutinins; agglutinogens 
B)  agglutinogens; agglutinins 
C)  T-cells; B-cells 
D)  erythrogens; antibiotics 
E)  serum; plasma

Question 4

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  activation of Factor VII exposed to collagen. 
C)  release of tissue factor (Factor III) by damaged endothelium. 
D)  release of heparin from the liver. 
E)  conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. 
A)  sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  activation of Factor VII exposed to collagen. 
C)  release of tissue factor (Factor III) by damaged endothelium. 
D)  release of heparin from the liver. 
E)  conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

Question 5

In adults, the only site of red blood cell production, and the primary site of white blood cell formation,is the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  spleen. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  red bone marrow. 
E)  yellow bone marrow. 
A)  liver. 
B)  spleen. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  red bone marrow. 
E)  yellow bone marrow.

Question 6

Which feature of WBCs makes them particularly important in tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  They undergo aerobic respiration. 
B)  They stick to injured blood vessels. 
C)  They undergo a fast rate of mitosis. 
D)  They can squeeze out through blood vessel walls into tissues. 
E)  They carry loads of oxygen. 
A)  They undergo aerobic respiration. 
B)  They stick to injured blood vessels. 
C)  They undergo a fast rate of mitosis. 
D)  They can squeeze out through blood vessel walls into tissues. 
E)  They carry loads of oxygen.

Question 7

Hormones called ________ are involved in regulation of white blood cell populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  erythropoietin 
B)  bilirubin 
C)  thrombopoietin 
D)  colony-stimulating factors 
E)  plasmin 
A)  erythropoietin 
B)  bilirubin 
C)  thrombopoietin 
D)  colony-stimulating factors 
E)  plasmin

Question 8

Which of these is used clinically to impede or prevent blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombin 
B)  heparin 
C)  fibrin 
D)  tissue factor 
E)  prothrombin 
A)  thrombin 
B)  heparin 
C)  fibrin 
D)  tissue factor 
E)  prothrombin

Question 9

Which of the following vitamins is needed for the formation of clotting factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

Question 10

The function of hemoglobin is to

Accepted Answer

A)  carry dissolved blood gases. 
B)  carry bicarbonate ion. 
C)  aid in the process of blood clotting. 
D)  produce antibodies. 
E)  stimulate erythropoiesis. 
A)  carry dissolved blood gases. 
B)  carry bicarbonate ion. 
C)  aid in the process of blood clotting. 
D)  produce antibodies. 
E)  stimulate erythropoiesis.

Question 11

A bruise appears as a greenish spot in the skin because

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin has leaked from the blood into the injury and hemoglobin has a green color. 
B)  the heme group in the hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin. 
C)  bilirubin from iron recycling has built-up in the bruise. 
D)  red blood cells lyse releasing biliverdin from inside. 
E)  dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury. 
A)  hemoglobin has leaked from the blood into the injury and hemoglobin has a green color. 
B)  the heme group in the hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin. 
C)  bilirubin from iron recycling has built-up in the bruise. 
D)  red blood cells lyse releasing biliverdin from inside. 
E)  dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury.

Question 12

The function of platelets is to assist in the

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of bacteria. 
B)  process called hemostasis. 
C)  removal of worn out red blood cells. 
D)  immune response during an infection. 
E)  transport of blood gases such as oxygen. 
A)  destruction of bacteria. 
B)  process called hemostasis. 
C)  removal of worn out red blood cells. 
D)  immune response during an infection. 
E)  transport of blood gases such as oxygen.

Question 13

A sign of thrombocytopenia would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a drop in oxygen-carrying capacity. 
B)  allergic reactions. 
C)  bacterial infections. 
D)  excessive clotting. 
E)  bleeding. 
A)  a drop in oxygen-carrying capacity. 
B)  allergic reactions. 
C)  bacterial infections. 
D)  excessive clotting. 
E)  bleeding.

Question 14

A plasma protein essential for blood clotting is

Accepted Answer

A)  albumin alpha. 
B)  fibrinogen. 
C)  immunoglobulin A. 
D)  metalloprotein D. 
E)  lipoprotein C. 
A)  albumin alpha. 
B)  fibrinogen. 
C)  immunoglobulin A. 
D)  metalloprotein D. 
E)  lipoprotein C.

Question 15

Which white blood cell is most effective against parasitic infections?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Eosinophils function in

Accepted Answer

A)  destroying antibody-labeled antigens. 
B)  blood coagulation. 
C)  production of surface antigens for red blood cells. 
D)  antibody production. 
E)  production of heparin. 
A)  destroying antibody-labeled antigens. 
B)  blood coagulation. 
C)  production of surface antigens for red blood cells. 
D)  antibody production. 
E)  production of heparin.

Question 17

Plasma composes about ________ percent of whole blood and water composes ________ percent of the plasmavolume.

Accepted Answer

A)  55; 92 
B)  92; 7 
C)  92; 55 
D)  45; 55 
E)  50; 50 
A)  55; 92 
B)  92; 7 
C)  92; 55 
D)  45; 55 
E)  50; 50

Question 18

More than 95 percent of the protein in a red blood cell is

Accepted Answer

A)  albumin. 
B)  porphyrin. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  immunoglobulin. 
E)  fibrinogen. 
A)  albumin. 
B)  porphyrin. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  immunoglobulin. 
E)  fibrinogen.

Question 19

In adults, erythropoiesis exclusively takes place in

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver. 
B)  yellow bone marrow. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  the spleen. 
E)  lymphoid tissue. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  yellow bone marrow. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  the spleen. 
E)  lymphoid tissue.

Question 20

Which common over the counter drug can decrease blood clotting and thus may be beneficial for preventing aheart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  cough syrup 
B)  anti-histamines 
C)  aspirin 
D)  acetaminophen 
E)  tums 
A)  cough syrup 
B)  anti-histamines 
C)  aspirin 
D)  acetaminophen 
E)  tums

Exam 19: Blood

A blood clot attached to the inner surface of a blood vessel is called a

Which of the following is not a way that red blood cell shape is significant?

Antigens of the surface of red blood cells are also called ________ and antibodies in the blood plasma arealso called ________.

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

In adults, the only site of red blood cell production, and the primary site of white blood cell formation,is the

Which feature of WBCs makes them particularly important in tissue injury?

Hormones called ________ are involved in regulation of white blood cell populations.

Which of these is used clinically to impede or prevent blood clotting?

Which of the following vitamins is needed for the formation of clotting factors?

The function of hemoglobin is to

A bruise appears as a greenish spot in the skin because

The function of platelets is to assist in the

A sign of thrombocytopenia would be

A plasma protein essential for blood clotting is

Which white blood cell is most effective against parasitic infections?

Eosinophils function in

Plasma composes about ________ percent of whole blood and water composes ________ percent of the plasmavolume.

More than 95 percent of the protein in a red blood cell is

In adults, erythropoiesis exclusively takes place in

Which common over the counter drug can decrease blood clotting and thus may be beneficial for preventing aheart attack?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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Antigens of the surface of red blood cells are also called and antibodies in the blood plasma arealso called .

Plasma composes about percent of whole blood and water composes percent of the plasmavolume.