Question 1

Most of the carbon dioxide carried in the blood from the tissues to the lungs is in what form?

Accepted Answer

A) carbonic acid,H2CO3 
B) CO2 dissolved in the blood 
C) CO2 bound to the N-terminal end of hemoglobin chains 
D) CO2 bound to the C-terminal end of the hemoglobin chains 
E) as the bicarbonate ion dissolved in the blood 
A) carbonic acid,H2CO3 
B) CO2 dissolved in the blood 
C) CO2 bound to the N-terminal end of hemoglobin chains 
D) CO2 bound to the C-terminal end of the hemoglobin chains 
E) as the bicarbonate ion dissolved in the blood C

Question 2

The balance between water and electrolytes in the body is maintained by the

Accepted Answer

A) bladder. 
B) kidneys. 
C) liver. 
D) lungs. 
E) skin. 
A) bladder. 
B) kidneys. 
C) liver. 
D) lungs. 
E) skin. B

Question 3

The major function of red blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis. 
B) glycogenesis. 
C) transport of waste products to the kidneys. 
D) transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
E) transport of glucose. 
A) glycolysis. 
B) glycogenesis. 
C) transport of waste products to the kidneys. 
D) transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
E) transport of glucose. D

Question 4

Which of the following is considered to be a normal constituent of urine?

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) ketone bodies 
C) amino acids 
D) hemoglobin 
A) protein 
B) ketone bodies 
C) amino acids 
D) hemoglobin

Question 5

Which of the following buffer systems is associated with the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A) phosphate 
B) bicarbonate 
C) protein 
D) amino acids 
A) phosphate 
B) bicarbonate 
C) protein 
D) amino acids

Question 6

The major function of platelets in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A) to help stop bleeding. 
B) to transport CO2 to the lungs. 
C) to transport O2 to the tissues. 
D) maintain body pH. 
E) to prevent infection. 
A) to help stop bleeding. 
B) to transport CO2 to the lungs. 
C) to transport O2 to the tissues. 
D) maintain body pH. 
E) to prevent infection.

Question 7

B cells are associated with the

Accepted Answer

A) inflammatory response. 
B) cell-mediated immune response. 
C) antibody-mediated immune response. 
D) clotting of blood. 
E) production of histamine. 
A) inflammatory response. 
B) cell-mediated immune response. 
C) antibody-mediated immune response. 
D) clotting of blood. 
E) production of histamine.

Question 8

Match the following.
-acidosis

Accepted Answer

A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher 
A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher

Question 9

An antigen at the site of inflammation will probably be attacked and destroyed by

Accepted Answer

A) erythrocytes. 
B) lymphocytes. 
C) phagocytes. 
D) helper T cells. 
E) memory T cells. 
A) erythrocytes. 
B) lymphocytes. 
C) phagocytes. 
D) helper T cells. 
E) memory T cells.

Question 10

The human body contains approximately 64% __________ fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) extracellular 
B) intracellular 
C) blood plasma 
D) none of the above 
A) extracellular 
B) intracellular 
C) blood plasma 
D) none of the above

Question 11

The non-specific localized response to an antigen is the

Accepted Answer

A) inflammatory response. 
B) cell- and antibody-mediated response. 
C) cell-mediated response only. 
D) antibody-mediated response only. 
E) none of the above 
A) inflammatory response. 
B) cell- and antibody-mediated response. 
C) cell-mediated response only. 
D) antibody-mediated response only. 
E) none of the above

Question 12

Match the following.
-intracellular fluid

Accepted Answer

A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher 
A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher

Question 13

Match the following.
-antigen

Accepted Answer

A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher 
A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher

Question 14

An increase in blood pH due to increased loss of CO2 through hyperventilation is called

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory acidosis. 
B) respiratory alkalosis. 
C) metabolic acidosis. 
D) metabolic alkalosis. 
E) diabetic ketosis. 
A) respiratory acidosis. 
B) respiratory alkalosis. 
C) metabolic acidosis. 
D) metabolic alkalosis. 
E) diabetic ketosis.

Question 15

Hemoglobin contains how many heme groups for each molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 16

The minor,but important,fluid that lubricates joints is

Accepted Answer

A) plasma. 
B) lymph. 
C) cerebrospinal fluid. 
D) urine. 
E) synovial fluid. 
A) plasma. 
B) lymph. 
C) cerebrospinal fluid. 
D) urine. 
E) synovial fluid.

Question 17

Match the following.
-antibody

Accepted Answer

A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher 
A) any substance that is foreign to the body and therefore causes an immune response 
B) a protein molecule that identifies foreign substances and mediates certain immune responses 
C) an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is higher than normal and the pH is lower 
D) fluid inside cells 
E) fluid outside of cells,such as blood plasma or interstitial fluid
F)an abnormal condition in which the acidity of the blood is lower than normal and the pH is higher

Question 18

The body fluids that are found outside of cells are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) extracellular fluids 
B) intracellular fluids 
C) plasma 
D) serum 
E) cytosol 
A) extracellular fluids 
B) intracellular fluids 
C) plasma 
D) serum 
E) cytosol

Question 19

Carbon dioxide is transported to the lungs in all of the following forms except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) H2CO3. 
B) HCO3- 
C) CO2 (aq) 
D) bonded to Hb 
E) none of the above 
A) H2CO3. 
B) HCO3- 
C) CO2 (aq) 
D) bonded to Hb 
E) none of the above

Question 20

The process of maintaining proper nutrient balance and temperature is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) osteoporosis 
C) metabolism 
D) heterolysis 
E) oligomerization 
A) homeostasis 
B) osteoporosis 
C) metabolism 
D) heterolysis 
E) oligomerization

Exam 29: Body Fluids

Most of the carbon dioxide carried in the blood from the tissues to the lungs is in what form?

The balance between water and electrolytes in the body is maintained by the

The major function of red blood cells is

Which of the following is considered to be a normal constituent of urine?

Which of the following buffer systems is associated with the respiratory system?

The major function of platelets in the blood is

B cells are associated with the

Match the following. -acidosis

An antigen at the site of inflammation will probably be attacked and destroyed by

The human body contains approximately 64% __________ fluid.

The non-specific localized response to an antigen is the

Match the following. -intracellular fluid

Match the following. -antigen

An increase in blood pH due to increased loss of CO2 through hyperventilation is called

Hemoglobin contains how many heme groups for each molecule?

The minor,but important,fluid that lubricates joints is

Match the following. -antibody

The body fluids that are found outside of cells are known as ________.

Carbon dioxide is transported to the lungs in all of the following forms except ________.

The process of maintaining proper nutrient balance and temperature is called ________.

Matter and Measurements

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Molecular Compounds

Classification and Balancing of Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships

Chemical Reactions: Energy, rates, and Equilibrium

Gases, liquids, and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Alkenes, alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds

Some Compounds With Oxygen, sulfur, or a Halogen

Amines

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Amino Acids and Proteins

Enzymes and Vitamins

The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipids

Lipid Metabolism

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Genomics

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

Chemical Messengers: Hormones, neurotransmitters, and Drugs

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