Question 1

The matrix of blood is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buffy coat 
B)  plasma 
C)  erythrocytes 
D)  lymphocytes 
E)  formed elements 
A)  buffy coat 
B)  plasma 
C)  erythrocytes 
D)  lymphocytes 
E)  formed elements

Question 2

Molly has blood type A and her daughter has blood type B. Why can't Molly donate blood to her daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood types A and B will coagulate during a transfusion. 
B)  Mothers cannot donate blood to their daughters. 
C)  Blood type B contains anti-A antibodies, which will agglutinate with Molly's type A blood. 
D)  Blood transfusions cannot be performed among relatives. 
E)  Only fathers can donate blood to their daughters. 
A)  Blood types A and B will coagulate during a transfusion. 
B)  Mothers cannot donate blood to their daughters. 
C)  Blood type B contains anti-A antibodies, which will agglutinate with Molly's type A blood. 
D)  Blood transfusions cannot be performed among relatives. 
E)  Only fathers can donate blood to their daughters.

Question 3

Match the following function with its blood cell:
-Type of cell that is shaped like a biconcave disc

Accepted Answer

A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet 
A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet

Question 4

The formation of an insoluble clot during hemostasis is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agglutination 
B)  coagulation 
C)  hematopoiesis 
D)  positive chemotaxis 
E)  diapedesis 
A)  agglutination 
B)  coagulation 
C)  hematopoiesis 
D)  positive chemotaxis 
E)  diapedesis

Question 5

A persistent clot in an unbroken blood vessel is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an embolus 
B)  polycythemia 
C)  hemophilia 
D)  a thrombus 
E)  leukopenia 
A)  an embolus 
B)  polycythemia 
C)  hemophilia 
D)  a thrombus 
E)  leukopenia

Question 6

Which blood type(s) can a person with blood type O receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood type A 
B)  blood type B 
C)  blood type AB 
D)  blood type O 
E)  blood types A, B, AB, or O 
A)  blood type A 
B)  blood type B 
C)  blood type AB 
D)  blood type O 
E)  blood types A, B, AB, or O

Question 7

A recent blood test shows that Mr. Jimenez's total WBC count exceeded 11,000 cells/mm³. What is most likely his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  leukopenia 
B)  leukocytosis 
C)  polycythemia 
D)  anemia 
A)  leukopenia 
B)  leukocytosis 
C)  polycythemia 
D)  anemia

Question 8

Match the following function with its blood cell:
-Granulocytes and agranulocytes are classified as types of these cells

Accepted Answer

A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet 
A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet

Question 9

Erythrocytes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  possess lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules 
B)  lack a nucleus and most organelles 
C)  are the least common of all formed elements 
D)  travel by diapedesis through the walls of vessels 
E)  clot blood 
A)  possess lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules 
B)  lack a nucleus and most organelles 
C)  are the least common of all formed elements 
D)  travel by diapedesis through the walls of vessels 
E)  clot blood

Question 10

What is blood serum?

Accepted Answer

A)  formed elements and plasma 
B)  blood plasma minus the clotting proteins 
C)  blood plasma minus vitamin K 
D)  erythrocytes and leukocytes 
E)  leukocytes and platelets 
A)  formed elements and plasma 
B)  blood plasma minus the clotting proteins 
C)  blood plasma minus vitamin K 
D)  erythrocytes and leukocytes 
E)  leukocytes and platelets

Question 11

Abnormally low levels of white blood cells causes a condition known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytosis 
B)  anemia 
C)  thrombocytopenia 
D)  leukopenia 
A)  leukocytosis 
B)  anemia 
C)  thrombocytopenia 
D)  leukopenia

Question 12

Calcium ions are necessary for coagulation to properly occur during hemostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following function with its blood cell:
-Excess numbers of these cells cause leukocytosis

Accepted Answer

A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet 
A) leukocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) platelet

Question 14

Match the following blood types:
-The blood type that forms both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) Blood type A 
B) Blood type AB 
C) Blood type O 
A) Blood type A 
B) Blood type AB 
C) Blood type O

Question 15

White blood cells differ from red blood cells because only they contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a biconcave shape 
B)  a nucleus and most organelles 
C)  the ability to transport both oxygen and carbon dioxide 
D)  the iron-containing molecule called hemoglobin 
E)  cytoplasm 
A)  a biconcave shape 
B)  a nucleus and most organelles 
C)  the ability to transport both oxygen and carbon dioxide 
D)  the iron-containing molecule called hemoglobin 
E)  cytoplasm

Question 16

Bleeding disorders can result from the lack of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B₁₂ 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin B₁₂ 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin K

Question 17

A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood, for any reason, is a condition known as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which ions are essential for blood clotting to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  calcium 
C)  iodine 
D)  potassium 
E)  hydrogen 
A)  sodium 
B)  calcium 
C)  iodine 
D)  potassium 
E)  hydrogen

Question 19

Unlike erythrocytes, leukocytes contain a nucleus and the usual complement of organelles, including mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Using Figure 10.1, identify the following:
-The monocyte is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D 
A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D

The matrix of blood is called ________.

Molly has blood type A and her daughter has blood type B. Why can't Molly donate blood to her daughter?

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Type of cell that is shaped like a biconcave disc

The formation of an insoluble clot during hemostasis is termed ________.

A persistent clot in an unbroken blood vessel is known as ________.

Which blood type(s) can a person with blood type O receive?

A recent blood test shows that Mr. Jimenez's total WBC count exceeded 11,000 cells/mm³. What is most likely his condition?

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Granulocytes and agranulocytes are classified as types of these cells

Erythrocytes ________.

What is blood serum?

Abnormally low levels of white blood cells causes a condition known as ________.

Calcium ions are necessary for coagulation to properly occur during hemostasis.

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Excess numbers of these cells cause leukocytosis

Match the following blood types: -The blood type that forms both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

White blood cells differ from red blood cells because only they contain ________.

Bleeding disorders can result from the lack of ________.

A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood, for any reason, is a condition known as ________.

Which ions are essential for blood clotting to occur?

Unlike erythrocytes, leukocytes contain a nucleus and the usual complement of organelles, including mitochondria.

Using Figure 10.1, identify the following: -The monocyte is indicated by ________.

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Exam 10: Blood

The matrix of blood is called ________.

Molly has blood type A and her daughter has blood type B. Why can't Molly donate blood to her daughter?

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Type of cell that is shaped like a biconcave disc

The formation of an insoluble clot during hemostasis is termed ________.

A persistent clot in an unbroken blood vessel is known as ________.

Which blood type(s) can a person with blood type O receive?

A recent blood test shows that Mr. Jimenez's total WBC count exceeded 11,000 cells/mm³. What is most likely his condition?

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Granulocytes and agranulocytes are classified as types of these cells

Erythrocytes ________.

What is blood serum?

Abnormally low levels of white blood cells causes a condition known as ________.

Calcium ions are necessary for coagulation to properly occur during hemostasis.

Match the following function with its blood cell: -Excess numbers of these cells cause leukocytosis

Match the following blood types: -The blood type that forms both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

White blood cells differ from red blood cells because only they contain ________.

Bleeding disorders can result from the lack of ________.

A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood, for any reason, is a condition known as ________.

Which ions are essential for blood clotting to occur?

Unlike erythrocytes, leukocytes contain a nucleus and the usual complement of organelles, including mitochondria.

Using Figure 10.1, identify the following: -The monocyte is indicated by ________.

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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