Question 1

Which of the following is not accomplished by thrombin?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin 
B)  activates tissue thromboplastin, which initiates the extrinsic clotting pathway 
C)  activates factor XIII (fibrin-stabilizing factor) 
D)  enhances platelet aggregation 
E)  acts in positive-feedback fashion to facilitate its own formation 
A)  stimulates conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin 
B)  activates tissue thromboplastin, which initiates the extrinsic clotting pathway 
C)  activates factor XIII (fibrin-stabilizing factor) 
D)  enhances platelet aggregation 
E)  acts in positive-feedback fashion to facilitate its own formation

Question 2

Diapedesis is the means by which a leukocyte reproduces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which cell type in the epidermis produces a pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

A)  keratinocyte. 
B)  melanocyte. 
C)  langerhans cell. 
D)  granstein cell. 
E)  sebaceous cell. 
A)  keratinocyte. 
B)  melanocyte. 
C)  langerhans cell. 
D)  granstein cell. 
E)  sebaceous cell.

Question 4

The red cell count is normally about ____ million cells per cubic millimeter.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  20 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  20

Question 5

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Destroy host cells bearing foreign antigen.

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 6

MATCHING
Match these blood disorders with their characteristics.
-Associated with sickle cell anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) aplastic anemia 
B) pernicious anemia 
C) hemolytic anemia 
D) hemorrhagic anemia 
E) polycythemia
F)leukemia
G)neutrophilia
H)sickle cell anemia 
A) aplastic anemia 
B) pernicious anemia 
C) hemolytic anemia 
D) hemorrhagic anemia 
E) polycythemia
F)leukemia
G)neutrophilia
H)sickle cell anemia

Question 7

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic.
-fibrin

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 8

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic.
-Causes localized vasodilation in a region of tissue damage. system

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

Question 9

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic.
-Stimulates production of viral-blocking enzymes.

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

Question 10

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Secrete B-cell growth factor.

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 11

____________________ anemia results from the failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient numbers of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ anemia results from the failure of...

Question 12

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic.
-collagen

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

Platelets are normally attracted to a

Accepted Answer

A)  collection of white blood cells. 
B)  disrupted surface of a blood vessel. 
C)  smooth surface. 
D)  source of ATP production. 
E)  surface where the blood meets the air. 
A)  collection of white blood cells. 
B)  disrupted surface of a blood vessel. 
C)  smooth surface. 
D)  source of ATP production. 
E)  surface where the blood meets the air.

Question 14

The hormone erythropoietin is produced by the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone erythropoietin is produced by the...

Question 15

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code.
-Consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Immune surveillance refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign invaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The tissue phagocytes, macrophages are derived from which agranulocyte?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A person with type B+ blood have which of the following antibodies in their plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  Rh only 
C)  B only 
D)  A and Rh 
E)  B and Rh 
A)  A only 
B)  Rh only 
C)  B only 
D)  A and Rh 
E)  B and Rh

Question 19

The accompanying figure relates to the formation of a platelet plug. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-5) with the statements using the letter key below.
-platelets adhere to and are activated by exposed collagen

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Most of the old erythrocytes are removed from the circulation as they rupture passing through the narrow capillaries of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the old erythrocytes are removed...

Which of the following is not accomplished by thrombin?

Diapedesis is the means by which a leukocyte reproduces.

Which cell type in the epidermis produces a pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light?

The red cell count is normally about ____ million cells per cubic millimeter.

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Destroy host cells bearing foreign antigen.

MATCHING Match these blood disorders with their characteristics. -Associated with sickle cell anemia.

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -fibrin

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Causes localized vasodilation in a region of tissue damage. system

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Stimulates production of viral-blocking enzymes.

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Secrete B-cell growth factor.

____________________ anemia results from the failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient numbers of red blood cells.

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -collagen

Platelets are normally attracted to a

The hormone erythropoietin is produced by the ____________________.

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code. -Consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat.

Immune surveillance refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign invaders.

The tissue phagocytes, macrophages are derived from which agranulocyte?

A person with type B+ blood have which of the following antibodies in their plasma?

The accompanying figure relates to the formation of a platelet plug. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-5) with the statements using the letter key below. -platelets adhere to and are activated by exposed collagen

Most of the old erythrocytes are removed from the circulation as they rupture passing through the narrow capillaries of the ____________________.

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Exam 11: The Blood and Body Defenses

Which of the following is not accomplished by thrombin?

Diapedesis is the means by which a leukocyte reproduces.

Which cell type in the epidermis produces a pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light?

The red cell count is normally about ____ million cells per cubic millimeter.

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Destroy host cells bearing foreign antigen.

MATCHING Match these blood disorders with their characteristics. -Associated with sickle cell anemia.

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -fibrin

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Causes localized vasodilation in a region of tissue damage. system

Match defense molecule with correct characteristic. -Stimulates production of viral-blocking enzymes.

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Secrete B-cell growth factor.

____________________ anemia results from the failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient numbers of red blood cells.

Match hemostasis step with correct characteristic. -collagen

Platelets are normally attracted to a

The hormone erythropoietin is produced by the ____________________.

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the following code. -Consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat.

Immune surveillance refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign invaders.

The tissue phagocytes, macrophages are derived from which agranulocyte?

A person with type B+ blood have which of the following antibodies in their plasma?

The accompanying figure relates to the formation of a platelet plug. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-5) with the statements using the letter key below. -platelets adhere to and are activated by exposed collagen

Most of the old erythrocytes are removed from the circulation as they rupture passing through the narrow capillaries of the ____________________.

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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