Question 1

Maturation causes an increase in the size of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function.
-The soluble protein that is acted on to form the insoluble protein that actually forms the clot

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue factor 
B) Calcium 
C) Fibrinogen 
D) Prothrombin activator 
E) Fibrin
F)Prothrombin
G)Vitamin K
H)Thrombin
I)Plasmin

Question 3

Globulins play an important role in the body's defense process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Considering only the blood antigens A, B, AB, and O, which blood type is considered the universal recipient? Explain the physiological basis of its being referred to as the universal recipient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Considering only the blood antigens A, B,...

Question 5

Most lymphocytes and monocytes come from hematopoietic adult stem cells in lymphatic tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Many types of blood cells are produced in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  red bone marrow. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 7

Which type of protein constitutes more than half of the total proteins in blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globulin 
B)  Fibrinogen 
C)  Albumin 
D)  Heme

Question 8

Hematocrit includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and soluble proteins from the plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the shape of the red blood cell. How does this structure assist the cell in accomplishing its function?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the shape of the red blood...

Question 10

When whole blood is spun down in a centrifuge, the buffy coat can be found:

Accepted Answer

A)  between the plasma and red blood cells. 
B)  at the very top of the test tube. 
C)  at the very bottom of the test tube. 
D)  in the plasma below the water but above the soluble proteins.

Question 11

In order to maintain a constant level of red blood cells, about 2 billion red blood cells must be made per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Type O blood contains both antigen A and antigen B on the red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Monocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which plasma protein plays an important role in the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrinogen 
B)  Albumin 
C)  Globulin 
D)  Plasminogen

Question 15

Only mature red blood cells are found in the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A woman who is pregnant for the first time cannot possibly have anti-Rh antibodies in her blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mrs. Washington's blood type is O positive. Her husband's type is O negative. Her newborn baby's blood type is O negative. Does this combination of blood types present any concerns related to future pregnancies Mrs. Washington may have? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mrs. Washington's blood type is O positive....

Question 18

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function.
-Protein that is acted on to become thrombin

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue factor 
B) Calcium 
C) Fibrinogen 
D) Prothrombin activator 
E) Fibrin
F)Prothrombin
G)Vitamin K
H)Thrombin
I)Plasmin

Question 19

Hemoglobin is broken down into iron and bilirubin. The iron is returned to the bone marrow and the bilirubin is excreted by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Conditions that result in decreased red blood cell numbers are called anemias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Blood

Maturation causes an increase in the size of red blood cells.

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -The soluble protein that is acted on to form the insoluble protein that actually forms the clot

Globulins play an important role in the body's defense process.

Considering only the blood antigens A, B, AB, and O, which blood type is considered the universal recipient? Explain the physiological basis of its being referred to as the universal recipient.

Most lymphocytes and monocytes come from hematopoietic adult stem cells in lymphatic tissue.

Many types of blood cells are produced in the:

Which type of protein constitutes more than half of the total proteins in blood plasma?

Hematocrit includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and soluble proteins from the plasma.

Describe the shape of the red blood cell. How does this structure assist the cell in accomplishing its function?

When whole blood is spun down in a centrifuge, the buffy coat can be found:

In order to maintain a constant level of red blood cells, about 2 billion red blood cells must be made per day.

Type O blood contains both antigen A and antigen B on the red blood cells.

Monocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Which plasma protein plays an important role in the immune system?

Only mature red blood cells are found in the circulatory system.

A woman who is pregnant for the first time cannot possibly have anti-Rh antibodies in her blood.

Mrs. Washington's blood type is O positive. Her husband's type is O negative. Her newborn baby's blood type is O negative. Does this combination of blood types present any concerns related to future pregnancies Mrs. Washington may have? Explain your answer.

Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function. -Protein that is acted on to become thrombin

Hemoglobin is broken down into iron and bilirubin. The iron is returned to the bone marrow and the bilirubin is excreted by the kidneys.

Conditions that result in decreased red blood cell numbers are called anemias.