Question 1

If bile ducts are blocked,

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A)  more bilirubin appears in the plasma. 
B)  bilirubin appears in the saliva. 
C)  more hemolysis takes place. 
D)  more red blood cells are produced. 
E)  more white blood cells are produced. 
A)  more bilirubin appears in the plasma. 
B)  bilirubin appears in the saliva. 
C)  more hemolysis takes place. 
D)  more red blood cells are produced. 
E)  more white blood cells are produced.

Question 2

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

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A)  viscosity. 
B)  specific gravity. 
C)  packed volume. 
D)  hematocrit. 
E)  differential cell count. 
A)  viscosity. 
B)  specific gravity. 
C)  packed volume. 
D)  hematocrit. 
E)  differential cell count.

Question 3

The process of red blood cell production is called

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A)  erythrocytosis. 
B)  erythropenia. 
C)  hemocytosis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  hematopenia. 
A)  erythrocytosis. 
B)  erythropenia. 
C)  hemocytosis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  hematopenia.

Question 4

The chief difference between plasma and interstitial fluid involves the concentration of

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A)  water. 
B)  electrolytes. 
C)  nitrogen wastes. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  glucose. 
A)  water. 
B)  electrolytes. 
C)  nitrogen wastes. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  glucose.

Question 5

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Each molecule of heme contains a single ion of what element? (Figure 19-3)

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron 
E)  calcium 
A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  iron 
E)  calcium

Question 6

Reticulocytes complete their development into ________ in the circulation.

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A)  neutrophils 
B)  megakaryocytes 
C)  thrombocytes 
D)  macrophages 
E)  erythrocytes 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  megakaryocytes 
C)  thrombocytes 
D)  macrophages 
E)  erythrocytes

Question 7

During fetal development the primary site(s) of red blood cell production is/are

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A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  liver and spleen. 
A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  liver and spleen.

Question 8

Each heme ring in hemoglobin encloses an atom of

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A)  magnesium. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  sodium. 
E)  copper. 
A)  magnesium. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  sodium. 
E)  copper.

Question 9

Erythropoiesis is stimulated when

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A)  oxygen levels in the blood increase. 
B)  carbon dioxide levels in the blood decrease. 
C)  blood flow to the kidney declines. 
D)  coagulation begins. 
E)  blood pressure increases. 
A)  oxygen levels in the blood increase. 
B)  carbon dioxide levels in the blood decrease. 
C)  blood flow to the kidney declines. 
D)  coagulation begins. 
E)  blood pressure increases.

Question 10

Each hemoglobin molecule contains

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A)  four alpha chains. 
B)  one alpha and one beta chain. 
C)  four iron atoms. 
D)  one heme group. 
E)  a molecule of oxygen and a molecule of carbon dioxide. 
A)  four alpha chains. 
B)  one alpha and one beta chain. 
C)  four iron atoms. 
D)  one heme group. 
E)  a molecule of oxygen and a molecule of carbon dioxide.

Question 11

Macrophages develop from

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A)  neutrophils. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  thrombocytes. 
D)  eosinophils. 
E)  monocytes. 
A)  neutrophils. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  thrombocytes. 
D)  eosinophils. 
E)  monocytes.

Question 12

How would removal of calcium ions from a blood sample affect coagulation?

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A)  The coagulation pathway would be more sensitive to activation. 
B)  Coagulation would be prevented. 
C)  There would be no important effect because magnesium can substitute for calcium. 
D)  Coagulation would occur only in Rh positive individuals. 
E)  More blood cells would be produced. 
A)  The coagulation pathway would be more sensitive to activation. 
B)  Coagulation would be prevented. 
C)  There would be no important effect because magnesium can substitute for calcium. 
D)  Coagulation would occur only in Rh positive individuals. 
E)  More blood cells would be produced.

Question 13

A person who has a low blood volume is said to be

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A)  hypovolemic. 
B)  hypervolemic. 
C)  normovolemic. 
D)  isovolemic. 
E)  antivolemic. 
A)  hypovolemic. 
B)  hypervolemic. 
C)  normovolemic. 
D)  isovolemic. 
E)  antivolemic.

Question 14

Platelets are pinched off from giant multinucleated cells in the bone marrow called

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A)  erythroblasts. 
B)  normoblasts. 
C)  megakaryocytes. 
D)  myeloblasts. 
E)  lymphoblasts. 
A)  erythroblasts. 
B)  normoblasts. 
C)  megakaryocytes. 
D)  myeloblasts. 
E)  lymphoblasts.

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning red blood cells is false?

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A)  Red cells are biconcave discs. 
B)  Red cells lack mitochondria. 
C)  Red cells are about 18 µm in diameter. 
D)  Red cells are specialized for carrying oxygen. 
E)  Red cells can form stacks called rouleaux. 
A)  Red cells are biconcave discs. 
B)  Red cells lack mitochondria. 
C)  Red cells are about 18 µm in diameter. 
D)  Red cells are specialized for carrying oxygen. 
E)  Red cells can form stacks called rouleaux.

Question 16

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term colony stimulating factor?

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A)  adheres to collagen beneath endothelium 
B)  helper cells are one type 
C)  hormone that regulates white blood cell formation 
D)  kills bacteria using hydrogen peroxide 
E)  often elevated in allergic individuals 
A)  adheres to collagen beneath endothelium 
B)  helper cells are one type 
C)  hormone that regulates white blood cell formation 
D)  kills bacteria using hydrogen peroxide 
E)  often elevated in allergic individuals

Question 17

A red blood cell that contains excessive amounts of hemoglobin would be called

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A)  hyperchromic. 
B)  normochromic. 
C)  hypochromic. 
D)  normocytic. 
E)  macrocytic. 
A)  hyperchromic. 
B)  normochromic. 
C)  hypochromic. 
D)  normocytic. 
E)  macrocytic.

Question 18

Type AB blood has which of the following characteristics?

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A)  RBCs have the Rh positive antigens and the anti-D plasma antibodies. 
B)  RBCs have no surface antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma. 
C)  RBCs have both the A & B surface antigens and no ABO plasma antibodies. 
D)  RBCs have the A and the B surface antigens and the plasma has anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
E)  RBCs have the A antigen and the plasma has the anti-B antibody. 
A)  RBCs have the Rh positive antigens and the anti-D plasma antibodies. 
B)  RBCs have no surface antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma. 
C)  RBCs have both the A & B surface antigens and no ABO plasma antibodies. 
D)  RBCs have the A and the B surface antigens and the plasma has anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
E)  RBCs have the A antigen and the plasma has the anti-B antibody.

Question 19

Which of the formed elements would increase after the donation of a pint of blood?

Accepted Answer

Reticulocytes would increase i

Question 20

Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements
  
Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the cell labeled "5."

Accepted Answer

A)  erythrocyte 
B)  lymphocyte 
C)  eosinophil 
D)  basophil 
E)  monocyte 
A)  erythrocyte 
B)  lymphocyte 
C)  eosinophil 
D)  basophil 
E)  monocyte

Exam 19: Blood

If bile ducts are blocked,

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

The process of red blood cell production is called

The chief difference between plasma and interstitial fluid involves the concentration of

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Each molecule of heme contains a single ion of what element? (Figure 19-3)

Reticulocytes complete their development into ________ in the circulation.

During fetal development the primary site(s) of red blood cell production is/are

Each heme ring in hemoglobin encloses an atom of

Erythropoiesis is stimulated when

Each hemoglobin molecule contains

Macrophages develop from

How would removal of calcium ions from a blood sample affect coagulation?

A person who has a low blood volume is said to be

Platelets are pinched off from giant multinucleated cells in the bone marrow called

Which of the following statements concerning red blood cells is false?

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term colony stimulating factor?

A red blood cell that contains excessive amounts of hemoglobin would be called

Type AB blood has which of the following characteristics?

Which of the formed elements would increase after the donation of a pint of blood?

Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the cell labeled "5."

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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