Question 1

Many of the functions of plasma are carried out by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​red blood cells 
B) plasma proteins 
C) white blood cells 
D) leukocytes 
E) ​thrombocytes 
A) ​red blood cells 
B) plasma proteins 
C) white blood cells 
D) leukocytes 
E) ​thrombocytes

Question 2

Pernicious anemia is caused by the bone marrow failing to produce enough RBCs,even though all ingredients needed for erythropoiesis are available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The hormone thrombopoietin increases the number of megakaryocytes in bone marrow and stimulates each megakaryocyte to produce more platelets as needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the ultimate step in clot formation?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​conversion of fibrin into fibrinogen 
B) conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin 
C) transfer of plasmin from the liver 
D) transfer of thrombin from the bone marrow 
E) ​manufacture of cholesterol for fatty plugs 
A) ​conversion of fibrin into fibrinogen 
B) conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin 
C) transfer of plasmin from the liver 
D) transfer of thrombin from the bone marrow 
E) ​manufacture of cholesterol for fatty plugs

Question 5

What do monocytes mature into?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​basophils 
B) eosinophils 
C) macrophages 
D) B lymphocytes 
E) ​T lymphocytes 
A) ​basophils 
B) eosinophils 
C) macrophages 
D) B lymphocytes 
E) ​T lymphocytes

Question 6

What is the most common cause of hemophilia?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​low or no factor VIII 
B) low or no factor III 
C) low of no factor V 
D) too much factor III 
E) ​too much factor VI 
A) ​low or no factor VIII 
B) low or no factor III 
C) low of no factor V 
D) too much factor III 
E) ​too much factor VI

Question 7

Albumins are the least abundant plasma proteins,but contribute most extensively to the colloid osmotic pressure.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How many steps are involved in the extrinsic pathway to the clotting cascade?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​eight 
B) seven 
C) six 
D) five 
E) ​four 
A) ​eight 
B) seven 
C) six 
D) five 
E) ​four

Question 9

One of the major consequences of leukemia,a cancerous condition involving reduced WBCs,is inadequate defense capabilities against foreign invasion.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hemostasis involves three major steps:

Accepted Answer

A) ​vascular relaxation,formation of a fatty plug,and blood thinning 
B) vascular relaxation,formation of a fatty plug,and blood thinning 
C) vascular spasm,formation of a protein plug,and blood thinning 
D) vascular spasm,formation of a platelet plug,and blood coagulation 
E) ​vascular spasm,formation of a lipid plug,and blood coagulation 
A) ​vascular relaxation,formation of a fatty plug,and blood thinning 
B) vascular relaxation,formation of a fatty plug,and blood thinning 
C) vascular spasm,formation of a protein plug,and blood thinning 
D) vascular spasm,formation of a platelet plug,and blood coagulation 
E) ​vascular spasm,formation of a lipid plug,and blood coagulation

Question 11

White blood cells and platelets are packed in a thin,cream-colored layer called the buffy coat.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ is the most stretchy natural protein that scientists have ever studied.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the most stretchy natural protein...

Question 13

How many erythrocytes are in each milliliter of blood?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​50 million 
B) 500 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 5 billion 
E) 15 billion​ 
A) ​50 million 
B) 500 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 5 billion 
E) 15 billion​

Question 14

Where are erythrocytes produced in the adult human body?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​spleen 
B) kidneys 
C) plasma 
D) bone marrow 
E) ​GI system 
A) ​spleen 
B) kidneys 
C) plasma 
D) bone marrow 
E) ​GI system

Question 15

Discuss the conditions that require blood transfusions.​

Accepted Answer

A blood transfusion is administered,on a

Question 16

In severe loss of RBCs,the rate of erythropoiesis can be increased to more than six times the normal level.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Activated platelets release several important chemicals from their storage granules,such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Granulocytes and monocytes are produced only in __________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Granulocytes and monocytes are produced only in...

Question 19

What mineral is most needed during the clotting cascade?

Accepted Answer

A) ​magnesium 
B) calcium 
C) phosphorus 
D) iron 
E) ​sodium 
A) ​magnesium 
B) calcium 
C) phosphorus 
D) iron 
E) ​sodium

Question 20

What is fibrin's most important property?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stretchiness 
B) hardness 
C) sponginess 
D) softness 
E) ​porosity 
A) ​stretchiness 
B) hardness 
C) sponginess 
D) softness 
E) ​porosity

Many of the functions of plasma are carried out by:

Pernicious anemia is caused by the bone marrow failing to produce enough RBCs,even though all ingredients needed for erythropoiesis are available.

The hormone thrombopoietin increases the number of megakaryocytes in bone marrow and stimulates each megakaryocyte to produce more platelets as needed.

What is the ultimate step in clot formation?

What do monocytes mature into?

What is the most common cause of hemophilia?

Albumins are the least abundant plasma proteins,but contribute most extensively to the colloid osmotic pressure.

How many steps are involved in the extrinsic pathway to the clotting cascade?

One of the major consequences of leukemia,a cancerous condition involving reduced WBCs,is inadequate defense capabilities against foreign invasion.

Hemostasis involves three major steps:

White blood cells and platelets are packed in a thin,cream-colored layer called the buffy coat.

__________ is the most stretchy natural protein that scientists have ever studied.

How many erythrocytes are in each milliliter of blood?

Where are erythrocytes produced in the adult human body?

Discuss the conditions that require blood transfusions.

In severe loss of RBCs,the rate of erythropoiesis can be increased to more than six times the normal level.

Activated platelets release several important chemicals from their storage granules,such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Granulocytes and monocytes are produced only in __________.

What mineral is most needed during the clotting cascade?

What is fibrin's most important property?

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Exam 11: The Blood

Many of the functions of plasma are carried out by:​

Pernicious anemia is caused by the bone marrow failing to produce enough RBCs,even though all ingredients needed for erythropoiesis are available.

The hormone thrombopoietin increases the number of megakaryocytes in bone marrow and stimulates each megakaryocyte to produce more platelets as needed.

What is the ultimate step in clot formation?​

What do monocytes mature into?​

What is the most common cause of hemophilia?​

Albumins are the least abundant plasma proteins,but contribute most extensively to the colloid osmotic pressure.​

How many steps are involved in the extrinsic pathway to the clotting cascade?​

One of the major consequences of leukemia,a cancerous condition involving reduced WBCs,is inadequate defense capabilities against foreign invasion.​

Hemostasis involves three major steps:

White blood cells and platelets are packed in a thin,cream-colored layer called the buffy coat.​

__________ is the most stretchy natural protein that scientists have ever studied.​

How many erythrocytes are in each milliliter of blood?​

Where are erythrocytes produced in the adult human body?​

Discuss the conditions that require blood transfusions.​

In severe loss of RBCs,the rate of erythropoiesis can be increased to more than six times the normal level.​

Activated platelets release several important chemicals from their storage granules,such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Granulocytes and monocytes are produced only in __________.​

What mineral is most needed during the clotting cascade?

What is fibrin's most important property?​

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System - Afferent Division - Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System - Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

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Many of the functions of plasma are carried out by:

What is the ultimate step in clot formation?

What do monocytes mature into?

What is the most common cause of hemophilia?

Albumins are the least abundant plasma proteins,but contribute most extensively to the colloid osmotic pressure.

How many steps are involved in the extrinsic pathway to the clotting cascade?

One of the major consequences of leukemia,a cancerous condition involving reduced WBCs,is inadequate defense capabilities against foreign invasion.

White blood cells and platelets are packed in a thin,cream-colored layer called the buffy coat.

__________ is the most stretchy natural protein that scientists have ever studied.

How many erythrocytes are in each milliliter of blood?

Where are erythrocytes produced in the adult human body?

Discuss the conditions that require blood transfusions.

In severe loss of RBCs,the rate of erythropoiesis can be increased to more than six times the normal level.

Granulocytes and monocytes are produced only in __________.

What is fibrin's most important property?