Question 1

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description.
-a genetic condition where red blood cells have deficient cytoskeletons

Accepted Answer

A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia 
A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia A

Question 2

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description.
-Caused by a dietary deficiency,this condition results in red blood cells that are small and pale.

Accepted Answer

A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia 
A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

colony-stimulating factors

Question 4

Meghan thinks she has an abscessed tooth (a bacterial infection).If she does,what type of white blood cell would you expect to see in elevated numbers in a differential count?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

An individual who becomes dehydrated will have an elevated hematocrit.Explain how dehydration leads to an elevated hematocrit although blood cell production is normal.

Accepted Answer

Hematocrit = packed red blood cell volum

Question 6

________ regulates the growth and maturation of megakaryocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythropoietin 
B)  Interleukin 
C)  Thrombopoietin 
D)  Colony-stimulating factor 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  Erythropoietin 
B)  Interleukin 
C)  Thrombopoietin 
D)  Colony-stimulating factor 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 7

In the disease mononucleosis ("mono"),the spleen enlarges because of increased numbers of cells,phagocytic as well as others.Common symptoms of this disease include pale complexion,a tired feeling,and a lack of energy sometimes to the point of not being able to get out of bed.What might cause these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A major function of the spleen is to des

Question 8

Match the following terms with the correct descriptions.
-These cells contain hemoglobin and iron.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes 
B) erythrocytes 
C) eosinophils 
D) platelets 
E) neutrophils 
A) lymphocytes 
B) erythrocytes 
C) eosinophils 
D) platelets 
E) neutrophils

Question 9

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description.
-a stem cell dysfunction that produces too many blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia 
A) hereditary spherocytosis 
B) polycythemia vera 
C) iron-deficiency anemia 
D) sickle cell disease 
E) anemia

Question 10

Excess iron in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  stored in bones. 
B)  eliminated in the feces. 
C)  stored in fatty tissues. 
D)  found in white blood cells. 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  stored in bones. 
B)  eliminated in the feces. 
C)  stored in fatty tissues. 
D)  found in white blood cells. 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Cancer chemotherapy is designed to destroy cancer cells,but adversely affects healthy tissues as well; thus the oncologist has the difficult task of killing the cancer without killing the patient.What side effects are expected from destruction of blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Side effects include anemia fr

Question 12

The porphyrin ring of heme contains an atom of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How does altitude affect blood composition and why? How would athletes' performance be affected if they live,train,and compete at different altitudes? Explain your answer,using different scenarios.Is such training a type of doping? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Spending several days at higher than nor

Question 14

Match each leukocyte to its normal percentage in a differential cell count.
-basophils

Accepted Answer

A) 50-70% 
B) 20-40% 
C) 2-8% 
D) 1-4% 
E) < 1% 
A) 50-70% 
B) 20-40% 
C) 2-8% 
D) 1-4% 
E) < 1%

Question 15

Mast cells in tissues are considered to be a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  eosinophil. 
B)  basophil. 
C)  lymphocyte. 
D)  monocyte. 
E)  neutrophil. 
A)  eosinophil. 
B)  basophil. 
C)  lymphocyte. 
D)  monocyte. 
E)  neutrophil.

Question 16

Which of the following are the two anticoagulants produced by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  heparin and plasmin 
B)  antithrombin III and heparin 
C)  antithrombin III and plasmin 
D)  tissue plasminogen activator and plasmin 
E)  protacyclin and heparin 
A)  heparin and plasmin 
B)  antithrombin III and heparin 
C)  antithrombin III and plasmin 
D)  tissue plasminogen activator and plasmin 
E)  protacyclin and heparin

Question 17

The percentage of whole blood occupied by red blood cells is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Match the following plasma proteins with the correct function.
-essential to the process of blood clotting

Accepted Answer

A) albumins 
B) globulins 
C) fibrinogen 
D) transferrin 
E) antibodies 
A) albumins 
B) globulins 
C) fibrinogen 
D) transferrin 
E) antibodies

Question 19

The process of red blood cell production is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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 a damaged endothelium. 
D)  activating of a clotting factor that converts prothrombin to thrombin. 
E)  activation of a clotting factor that converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
A)  sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen. 
C)  release of tissue factor by a damaged endothelium. 
D)  activating of a clotting factor that converts prothrombin to thrombin. 
E)  activation of a clotting factor that converts fibrinogen to fibrin.

Exam 16: Blood

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description. -a genetic condition where red blood cells have deficient cytoskeletons

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description. -Caused by a dietary deficiency,this condition results in red blood cells that are small and pale.

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

Meghan thinks she has an abscessed tooth (a bacterial infection).If she does,what type of white blood cell would you expect to see in elevated numbers in a differential count?

An individual who becomes dehydrated will have an elevated hematocrit.Explain how dehydration leads to an elevated hematocrit although blood cell production is normal.

________ regulates the growth and maturation of megakaryocytes.

Match the following terms with the correct descriptions. -These cells contain hemoglobin and iron.

Match the name of the pathological condition with its description. -a stem cell dysfunction that produces too many blood cells

Excess iron in the body is

Cancer chemotherapy is designed to destroy cancer cells,but adversely affects healthy tissues as well; thus the oncologist has the difficult task of killing the cancer without killing the patient.What side effects are expected from destruction of blood cells?

The porphyrin ring of heme contains an atom of

How does altitude affect blood composition and why? How would athletes' performance be affected if they live,train,and compete at different altitudes? Explain your answer,using different scenarios.Is such training a type of doping? Explain.

Match each leukocyte to its normal percentage in a differential cell count. -basophils

Mast cells in tissues are considered to be a type of

Which of the following are the two anticoagulants produced by the body?

The percentage of whole blood occupied by red blood cells is the

Match the following plasma proteins with the correct function. -essential to the process of blood clotting

The process of red blood cell production is called

The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

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