Question 1

Blood is a type of __________tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial 
B)  glandular 
C)  connective 
D)  areolar 
A)  epithelial 
B)  glandular 
C)  connective 
D)  areolar

Question 2

Following birth, a newborn's bilirubin levels can increase faster than their liver can break it down. Which of the following is frequently used to treat this condition in newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  phototherapy 
B)  transfusions of red blood cells 
C)  liver transplants 
D)  injections of erythropoietin 
E)  injections of calcitonin 
A)  phototherapy 
B)  transfusions of red blood cells 
C)  liver transplants 
D)  injections of erythropoietin 
E)  injections of calcitonin

Question 3

Clotting factor activation can start with

Accepted Answer

A)  the formation of fibrin. 
B)  the activation of fibrinogen. 
C)  the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue. 
D)  clot retraction. 
E)  Either the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue or clot retraction can initiate clotting. 
A)  the formation of fibrin. 
B)  the activation of fibrinogen. 
C)  the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue. 
D)  clot retraction. 
E)  Either the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue or clot retraction can initiate clotting.

Question 4

________________ release histamine and heparin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Lymphocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Lymphocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Monocytes

Question 5

Globulins in the plasma

Accepted Answer

A)  act as a solvent and suspending medium for blood components. 
B)  maintain osmotic pressure. 
C)  are involved in aerobic respiration. 
D)  function as transport molecules and clotting factors. 
E)  serve as a source of energy. 
A)  act as a solvent and suspending medium for blood components. 
B)  maintain osmotic pressure. 
C)  are involved in aerobic respiration. 
D)  function as transport molecules and clotting factors. 
E)  serve as a source of energy.

Question 6

Bilirubin

Accepted Answer

A)  is normally excreted into the small intestine in the bile. 
B)  can produce jaundice if the excretion of bile is hindered. 
C)  is responsible for the brown color of feces. 
D)  is produced from the breakdown of heme groups. 
E)  has all of these characteristics. 
A)  is normally excreted into the small intestine in the bile. 
B)  can produce jaundice if the excretion of bile is hindered. 
C)  is responsible for the brown color of feces. 
D)  is produced from the breakdown of heme groups. 
E)  has all of these characteristics.

Question 7

Normally, the volume of the blood plasma

Accepted Answer

A)  remains fairly constant with water intake through the digestive tract roughly equaling water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin. 
B)  fluctuates wildly daily with water intake through the digestive tract exceeding water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin. 
C)  fluctuates wildly between hours with water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin exceeding water intake through the digestive tract. 
D)  is determined solely by the concentration of dissolved substances. 
E)  Both fluctuates wildly daily with water intake through the digestive tract exceeding water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin and is determined solely by the concentration of dissolved substances are correct. 
A)  remains fairly constant with water intake through the digestive tract roughly equaling water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin. 
B)  fluctuates wildly daily with water intake through the digestive tract exceeding water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin. 
C)  fluctuates wildly between hours with water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin exceeding water intake through the digestive tract. 
D)  is determined solely by the concentration of dissolved substances. 
E)  Both fluctuates wildly daily with water intake through the digestive tract exceeding water loss through the kidneys, lungs, GI tract, and skin and is determined solely by the concentration of dissolved substances are correct.

Question 8

Damage to red marrow by chemicals or radiation can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  hemolytic anemia. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  aplastic anemia. 
D)  hemorrhagic anemia. 
E)  sickle-cell anemia. 
A)  hemolytic anemia. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  aplastic anemia. 
D)  hemorrhagic anemia. 
E)  sickle-cell anemia.

Question 9

Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?

Accepted Answer

A)  monocytes - become macrophages 
B)  lymphocytes - important in the immune response 
C)  basophils - synthesize or produce antibodies 
D)  eosinophils - participate in inflammatory responses 
E)  neutrophils - phagocytize microorganisms and other foreign substances 
A)  monocytes - become macrophages 
B)  lymphocytes - important in the immune response 
C)  basophils - synthesize or produce antibodies 
D)  eosinophils - participate in inflammatory responses 
E)  neutrophils - phagocytize microorganisms and other foreign substances

Question 10

Hemophilia is an inherited abnormality in

Accepted Answer

A)  one or more of the clotting factors. 
B)  platelet membrane receptors. 
C)  the globin portions of the hemoglobin. 
D)  antibody production. 
E)  intrinsic factor production. 
A)  one or more of the clotting factors. 
B)  platelet membrane receptors. 
C)  the globin portions of the hemoglobin. 
D)  antibody production. 
E)  intrinsic factor production.

Question 11

Platelet adhesion

Accepted Answer

A)  results in platelets sticking to collagen exposed by blood vessel damage. 
B)  is mediated through von Willebrand's factor. 
C)  causes the activation of the platelets. 
D)  allows for the platelets to change shape and release chemicals. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  results in platelets sticking to collagen exposed by blood vessel damage. 
B)  is mediated through von Willebrand's factor. 
C)  causes the activation of the platelets. 
D)  allows for the platelets to change shape and release chemicals. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

Plasma is ____ while formed elements are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a blood gas; blood clots 
B)  the liquid portion of blood; the cells 
C)  lacking in protein; regulators of blood osmolality 
D)  the cellular portion of blood; acellular components 
E)  mostly protein; the matrix 
A)  a blood gas; blood clots 
B)  the liquid portion of blood; the cells 
C)  lacking in protein; regulators of blood osmolality 
D)  the cellular portion of blood; acellular components 
E)  mostly protein; the matrix

Question 13

The biconcave shape of red blood cells

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the surface area of the red blood cell. 
B)  makes it easier for gases to move into and out of the cell. 
C)  allows for bending or folding of the cell. 
D)  enables it to pass through small blood vessels more easily. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  increases the surface area of the red blood cell. 
B)  makes it easier for gases to move into and out of the cell. 
C)  allows for bending or folding of the cell. 
D)  enables it to pass through small blood vessels more easily. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Which of these statements concerning the differential white blood cell count is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  In normal counts, the largest percentage are neutrophils. 
B)  In normal counts, the second largest percentage are basophils. 
C)  In bacterial infections, the neutrophil count is often greatly increased. 
D)  In allergic reactions, the eosinophil and basophil counts are elevated. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  In normal counts, the largest percentage are neutrophils. 
B)  In normal counts, the second largest percentage are basophils. 
C)  In bacterial infections, the neutrophil count is often greatly increased. 
D)  In allergic reactions, the eosinophil and basophil counts are elevated. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 15

Red blood cells

Accepted Answer

A)  are biconvex disks. 
B)  have several nuclei in each cell. 
C)  divide frequently. 
D)  contain large quantities of hemoglobin. 
E)  have all of these properties. 
A)  are biconvex disks. 
B)  have several nuclei in each cell. 
C)  divide frequently. 
D)  contain large quantities of hemoglobin. 
E)  have all of these properties.

Question 16

Erythropoietin

Accepted Answer

A)  requires vitamin B12 as a cofactor. 
B)  is produced in the intestines. 
C)  stimulates red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. 
D)  is produced when high blood oxygen levels occur. 
E)  has all of these properties. 
A)  requires vitamin B12 as a cofactor. 
B)  is produced in the intestines. 
C)  stimulates red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. 
D)  is produced when high blood oxygen levels occur. 
E)  has all of these properties.

Question 17

__________________ are the largest of the leukocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Lymphocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Lymphocytes 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Basophils 
E)  Monocytes

Blood is a type of __________tissue.

Following birth, a newborn's bilirubin levels can increase faster than their liver can break it down. Which of the following is frequently used to treat this condition in newborns?

Clotting factor activation can start with

________________ release histamine and heparin.

Globulins in the plasma

Bilirubin

Normally, the volume of the blood plasma

Damage to red marrow by chemicals or radiation can cause

Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?

Hemophilia is an inherited abnormality in

Platelet adhesion

Plasma is while formed elements are .

The biconcave shape of red blood cells

Which of these statements concerning the differential white blood cell count is NOT correct?

Red blood cells

Erythropoietin

__________________ are the largest of the leukocytes.

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Exam 11: Blood

Blood is a type of __________tissue.

Following birth, a newborn's bilirubin levels can increase faster than their liver can break it down. Which of the following is frequently used to treat this condition in newborns?

Clotting factor activation can start with

________________ release histamine and heparin.

Globulins in the plasma

Bilirubin

Normally, the volume of the blood plasma

Damage to red marrow by chemicals or radiation can cause

Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?

Hemophilia is an inherited abnormality in

Platelet adhesion

Plasma is ____ while formed elements are ____.

The biconcave shape of red blood cells

Which of these statements concerning the differential white blood cell count is NOT correct?

Red blood cells

Erythropoietin

__________________ are the largest of the leukocytes.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

Filters

Plasma is while formed elements are .