Question 1

The spleen clears the lymph that passes through it of bacteria and other foreign matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which part of the antibody is Y shaped?

Accepted Answer

A)  antigen-binding fragments. 
B)  tail portion. 
C)  light chains. 
D)  arm regions. 
E)  Fab regions. 
A)  antigen-binding fragments. 
B)  tail portion. 
C)  light chains. 
D)  arm regions. 
E)  Fab regions.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a way in which antibodies exert their protective influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralization. 
B)  agglutination. 
C)  direct destruction of foreign organisms. 
D)  activation of the complement system. 
E)  enhancement of phagocytosis. 
A)  neutralization. 
B)  agglutination. 
C)  direct destruction of foreign organisms. 
D)  activation of the complement system. 
E)  enhancement of phagocytosis.

Question 4

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is not a function of plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma proteins are responsible for the blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
B)  provide a source of readily available amino acids to be utilized by the tissue cells for the synthesis of new tissue proteins. 
C)  antibodies are gamma globulins important in the body's defense mechanism. 
D)  plasma proteins play a role in buffering changes in pH in the body fluids. 
E)  the presence of plasma proteins in the blood is the primary factor responsible for preventing excessive loss of plasma from the capillaries into the interstitial fluid. 
A)  plasma proteins are responsible for the blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
B)  provide a source of readily available amino acids to be utilized by the tissue cells for the synthesis of new tissue proteins. 
C)  antibodies are gamma globulins important in the body's defense mechanism. 
D)  plasma proteins play a role in buffering changes in pH in the body fluids. 
E)  the presence of plasma proteins in the blood is the primary factor responsible for preventing excessive loss of plasma from the capillaries into the interstitial fluid.

Question 6

The hematocrit represents the packed cell volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses.
-includes functions of the skin and saliva

Accepted Answer

A) non-specific defenses 
B) specific defenses 
A) non-specific defenses 
B) specific defenses

Question 8

In addition to transporting oxygen hemoglobin transports

Accepted Answer

A)  some carbon dioxide. 
B)  nitric oxide. 
C)  buffered hydrogen ions. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all these answers. 
A)  some carbon dioxide. 
B)  nitric oxide. 
C)  buffered hydrogen ions. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all these answers.

Question 9

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic.
-prothrombin

Accepted Answer

A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis. 
A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis.

Question 10

Which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules?

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 is an example of a hereditary abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  hemorrhagic anemia 
C)  pernicious anemia 
D)  sickle cell disease 
E)  folic acid deficiency 
A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  hemorrhagic anemia 
C)  pernicious anemia 
D)  sickle cell disease 
E)  folic acid deficiency

Question 12

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic.
-vascular spasm

Accepted Answer

A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis. 
A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis.

Question 13

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code.
-Can induce host cells to produce substances toxic to the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses 
A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses

Question 14

The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes, known as the ____________________, is normally ____________________ (greater than, less than) the plasma volume.

Accepted Answer

hematocrit

Question 15

Erythropoiesis

Accepted Answer

A)  is accomplished in the bone marrow upon stimulation by erythropoietin. 
B)  is accomplished in the kidneys in response to reduced O2 delivery to the kidneys. 
C)  refers to increased RBC count. 
D)  refers to RBC destruction. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  is accomplished in the bone marrow upon stimulation by erythropoietin. 
B)  is accomplished in the kidneys in response to reduced O2 delivery to the kidneys. 
C)  refers to increased RBC count. 
D)  refers to RBC destruction. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 16

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses.
-also known as innate immunity

Accepted Answer

A) non-specific defenses 
B) specific defenses 
A) non-specific defenses 
B) specific defenses

Question 17

____________________ markedly enhances the actions of cell-killing cells..

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ markedly enhances the actions of cell-killing...

Question 18

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic.
-plasminogen

Accepted Answer

A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis. 
A) converts fibrinogen to fibrin. 
B) when platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate. 
C) when activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot. 
D) necessary for liver production of clotting factors 
E) first step in hemostasis
F)forms the meshwork of the clot.
G)a plasma protein activated by factor X.
H)second step in hemostasis.
I)released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway.
J)third step in hemostasis.

Question 19

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Are the most numerous of the T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to regulatory T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and regulatory T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells 
A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to regulatory T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and regulatory T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells

Question 20

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic.
-Produced by plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Pyrogen 
B) Glucocorticoids 
C) Histamine 
D) TNF 
E) Opsonins
F)Complement
G)Antibodies
H)Interferon 
A) Pyrogen 
B) Glucocorticoids 
C) Histamine 
D) TNF 
E) Opsonins
F)Complement
G)Antibodies
H)Interferon

The spleen clears the lymph that passes through it of bacteria and other foreign matter.

Which part of the antibody is Y shaped?

Which of the following is not a way in which antibodies exert their protective influence?

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

Which is not a function of plasma proteins?

The hematocrit represents the packed cell volume.

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses. -includes functions of the skin and saliva

In addition to transporting oxygen hemoglobin transports

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -prothrombin

Which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules?

Which of the following is an example of a hereditary abnormality?

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -vascular spasm

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code. -Can induce host cells to produce substances toxic to the cell.

The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes, known as the , is normally (greater than, less than) the plasma volume.

Erythropoiesis

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses. -also known as innate immunity

____________________ markedly enhances the actions of cell-killing cells..

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -plasminogen

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Are the most numerous of the T cells.

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Produced by plasma cells.

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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Exam 11: The Blood and Body Defenses

The spleen clears the lymph that passes through it of bacteria and other foreign matter.

Which part of the antibody is Y shaped?

Which of the following is not a way in which antibodies exert their protective influence?

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

Which is not a function of plasma proteins?

The hematocrit represents the packed cell volume.

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses. -includes functions of the skin and saliva

In addition to transporting oxygen hemoglobin transports

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -prothrombin

Which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules?

Which of the following is an example of a hereditary abnormality?

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -vascular spasm

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code. -Can induce host cells to produce substances toxic to the cell.

The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes, known as the ____________________, is normally ____________________ (greater than, less than) the plasma volume.

Erythropoiesis

Match the characteristics to the two types of body defenses. -also known as innate immunity

____________________ markedly enhances the actions of cell-killing cells..

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -plasminogen

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Are the most numerous of the T cells.

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Produced by plasma cells.

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Filters

The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes, known as the , is normally (greater than, less than) the plasma volume.