Question 1

The disease sickle cell anemia is an example of what can happen if

Accepted Answer

A) the diet is deficient in iron. 
B) there is insufficient heme in the hemoglobin. 
C) a gene for adult hemoglobin is abnormal. 
D) red blood cells bind too much oxygen. 
E) hemolysis is prevented by a mutated gene. 
A) the diet is deficient in iron. 
B) there is insufficient heme in the hemoglobin. 
C) a gene for adult hemoglobin is abnormal. 
D) red blood cells bind too much oxygen. 
E) hemolysis is prevented by a mutated gene.

Question 2

Mary is tested for the amount of hemoglobin in her blood.The test results indicate that her hemoglobin level is 16 g/dL of blood.This value indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) she is suffering from anemia. 
B) she has fewer red blood cells than normal. 
C) her hematocrit is probably lower than normal. 
D) she may be suffering from a form of leukemia. 
E) her hemoglobin level is normal. 
A) she is suffering from anemia. 
B) she has fewer red blood cells than normal. 
C) her hematocrit is probably lower than normal. 
D) she may be suffering from a form of leukemia. 
E) her hemoglobin level is normal.

Question 3

The most abundant proteins in blood plasma are

Accepted Answer

A) globulins. 
B) transport proteins. 
C) albumins. 
D) lipoproteins. 
E) fibrinogens. 
A) globulins. 
B) transport proteins. 
C) albumins. 
D) lipoproteins. 
E) fibrinogens.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin. 
B) fibrinogen. 
C) albumin. 
D) transferrin. 
E) antibodies. 
A) hemoglobin. 
B) fibrinogen. 
C) albumin. 
D) transferrin. 
E) antibodies.

Question 6

Type A blood has ________ antibodies in the blood plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) anti-A 
B) anti-D 
C) anti-B 
D) anti-Rh 
E) anti-O 
A) anti-A 
B) anti-D 
C) anti-B 
D) anti-Rh 
E) anti-O

Question 7

Each hemoglobin molecule contains

Accepted Answer

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 8

The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

Accepted Answer

A) sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B) activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen. 
C) release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D) activation of Factor X,production of prothrombin activator. 
E) conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. 
A) sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B) activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen. 
C) release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D) activation of Factor X,production of prothrombin activator. 
E) conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

Question 9

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 10

The most numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about platelets?

Accepted Answer

A) Platelets live for less than two weeks. 
B) The spleen is a storage organ for a large platelet population. 
C) Platelets are not cells. 
D) Platelets clump together at a site of injury. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) Platelets live for less than two weeks. 
B) The spleen is a storage organ for a large platelet population. 
C) Platelets are not cells. 
D) Platelets clump together at a site of injury. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

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 13

An infected wound contains typically contains

Accepted Answer

A) dead neutrophils. 
B) cellular debris. 
C) tissue fluids. 
D) pus. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) dead neutrophils. 
B) cellular debris. 
C) tissue fluids. 
D) pus. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Which plasma protein transports fatty acids and some hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) translipin 
B) steroid-binding protein 
C) hormone-binding protein 
D) albumin 
E) gamma globulin 
A) translipin 
B) steroid-binding protein 
C) hormone-binding protein 
D) albumin 
E) gamma globulin

Question 15

The phase of hemostasis that involved clotting of blood is called

Accepted Answer

A) coagulation. 
B) hemolysis. 
C) vascular spasm. 
D) a platelet plug. 
E) diapedesis. 
A) coagulation. 
B) hemolysis. 
C) vascular spasm. 
D) a platelet plug. 
E) diapedesis.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

Why do people with advanced kidney disease commonly become anemic?

Accepted Answer

For three reasons: (1)Damaged kidneys pr

Question 20

Most of the chemicals involved in the coagulation pathways are

Accepted Answer

A) electrolytes. 
B) lipids. 
C) vitamins. 
D) proteins. 
E) carbohydrates. 
A) electrolytes. 
B) lipids. 
C) vitamins. 
D) proteins. 
E) carbohydrates.

Exam 19: Blood

The disease sickle cell anemia is an example of what can happen if

Mary is tested for the amount of hemoglobin in her blood.The test results indicate that her hemoglobin level is 16 g/dL of blood.This value indicates that

The most abundant proteins in blood plasma are

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

The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is

Type A blood has ________ antibodies in the blood plasma.

Each hemoglobin molecule contains

The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

The function of hemoglobin is to

The most numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

Which of the following statements is true about platelets?

Eosinophils function in

An infected wound contains typically contains

Which plasma protein transports fatty acids and some hormones?

The phase of hemostasis that involved clotting of blood is called

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

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

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

Why do people with advanced kidney disease commonly become anemic?

Most of the chemicals involved in the coagulation pathways are

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural 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 and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters