Question 1

On which chromosome is there a mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) chromosome 3 
B) chromosome 11 
C) chromosome 14 
D) chromosome 21 
A) chromosome 3 
B) chromosome 11 
C) chromosome 14 
D) chromosome 21 B

Question 2

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type AB 
D) Type O 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type AB 
D) Type O C

Question 3

Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production by increasing the formation of _________________ by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

erythropoietin

Question 4

The total blood volume is ____ plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 90% 
C) 75% 
D) 55% 
A) 50% 
B) 90% 
C) 75% 
D) 55%

Question 5

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role.
-fibrin

Accepted Answer

A) a mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue 
B) converts prothrombin to thrombin 
C) the insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot 
D) needed by the liver to produce prothrombin 
E) fibrin-stabilizing factor 
A) a mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue 
B) converts prothrombin to thrombin 
C) the insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot 
D) needed by the liver to produce prothrombin 
E) fibrin-stabilizing factor

Question 6

Which of the following is a stage of hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) coagulation 
B) erythropoiesis 
C) platelet formation 
D) vascular dilation 
E) agglutination 
A) coagulation 
B) erythropoiesis 
C) platelet formation 
D) vascular dilation 
E) agglutination

Question 7

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A) aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes 
B) hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes 
C) pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body 
D) iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis 
E) hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body 
A) aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes 
B) hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes 
C) pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body 
D) iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis 
E) hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body

Question 8

Fibrinolysis is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) activation of the intrinsic pathway of coagulation. 
B) activation of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. 
C) clot retraction. 
D) clot dissolution. 
E) clot consolidation. 
A) activation of the intrinsic pathway of coagulation. 
B) activation of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. 
C) clot retraction. 
D) clot dissolution. 
E) clot consolidation.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Red blood cells take on the sickle shape when oxygen levels are low. 
B) Sickle-shaped red blood cells can become lodged in capillaries. 
C) Tissue damage from decreased blood supply. 
D) Sickle-shaped red blood cells are less likely to rupture. 
A) Red blood cells take on the sickle shape when oxygen levels are low. 
B) Sickle-shaped red blood cells can become lodged in capillaries. 
C) Tissue damage from decreased blood supply. 
D) Sickle-shaped red blood cells are less likely to rupture.

Question 10

Red blood cells will develop from

Accepted Answer

A) proerythroblasts. 
B) monoblasts. 
C) myeloblasts. 
D) megakaryoblasts. 
E) lymphoblasts. 
A) proerythroblasts. 
B) monoblasts. 
C) myeloblasts. 
D) megakaryoblasts. 
E) lymphoblasts.

Question 11

Type AB blood

Accepted Answer

A) has no antigens on the red cells. 
B) has O antigens on the red cells. 
C) has both A and B antigens on the red cells. 
D) has both A and B antibodies on the red cells. 
E) has both A and B antibodies in the plasma. 
A) has no antigens on the red cells. 
B) has O antigens on the red cells. 
C) has both A and B antigens on the red cells. 
D) has both A and B antibodies on the red cells. 
E) has both A and B antibodies in the plasma.

Question 12

The overproduction of erythrocytes is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overproduction of erythrocytes is called _________________....

Question 13

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A) biconcave cells 
B) cells can change shape 
C) cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D) nucleus is centrally located 
E) main role is transporting blood gases 
A) biconcave cells 
B) cells can change shape 
C) cytoplasm contains hemoglobin 
D) nucleus is centrally located 
E) main role is transporting blood gases

Question 14

The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel.This is known as

Accepted Answer

A) platelet adhesion. 
B) vascular spasm. 
C) hemostasis. 
D) coagulation. 
A) platelet adhesion. 
B) vascular spasm. 
C) hemostasis. 
D) coagulation.

Question 15

Mr.Smith moved from a low altitude to a high altitude and experienced an increase in RBCs.Which of the following caused this increase?

Accepted Answer

A) the lower temperature present at higher altitudes 
B) the lower oxygen concentration seen at higher altitudes 
C) the increased metabolic rate seen at higher altitudes 
D) the increased CO2 retention that occurs at high altitudes 
E) He exercised more. 
A) the lower temperature present at higher altitudes 
B) the lower oxygen concentration seen at higher altitudes 
C) the increased metabolic rate seen at higher altitudes 
D) the increased CO2 retention that occurs at high altitudes 
E) He exercised more.

Question 16

A blood clot attached to a blood vessel wall is called a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) thrombus. 
B) embolus. 
C) prostacylin. 
D) hemorrhage. 
E) anticoagulant. 
A) thrombus. 
B) embolus. 
C) prostacylin. 
D) hemorrhage. 
E) anticoagulant.

Question 17

A deficiency of which of the following stem cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?

Accepted Answer

A) lymphoblast 
B) megakaryoblast 
C) monoblast 
D) myeloblast 
E) proerythroblast 
A) lymphoblast 
B) megakaryoblast 
C) monoblast 
D) myeloblast 
E) proerythroblast

Question 18

Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation. (1)thrombin
(2)fibrinogen
(3)prothrombinase
(4)activated factor XII

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Why would a person have anti-Rh antibodies present in their blood?

Accepted Answer

A) They are Rh-positive and were exposed to Rh-negative blood. 
B) An Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
C) An Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D) A person can not have anti-Rh antibodies in their blood. 
A) They are Rh-positive and were exposed to Rh-negative blood. 
B) An Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. 
C) An Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus. 
D) A person can not have anti-Rh antibodies in their blood.

Question 20

When large quantities of blood are lost,erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

Accepted Answer

A) the body's ability to fight infection. 
B) oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C) thrombin levels. 
D) normal blood pH. 
E) iron levels. 
A) the body's ability to fight infection. 
B) oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C) thrombin levels. 
D) normal blood pH. 
E) iron levels.

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

On which chromosome is there a mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production by increasing the formation of _________________ by the kidneys.

The total blood volume is ____ plasma.

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role. -fibrin

Which of the following is a stage of hemostasis?

Which of the following is mismatched?

Fibrinolysis is responsible for

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?

Red blood cells will develop from

Type AB blood

The overproduction of erythrocytes is called _________________.

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel.This is known as

Mr.Smith moved from a low altitude to a high altitude and experienced an increase in RBCs.Which of the following caused this increase?

A blood clot attached to a blood vessel wall is called a(an)

A deficiency of which of the following stem cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?

Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation. (1)thrombin (2)fibrinogen (3)prothrombinase (4)activated factor XII

Why would a person have anti-Rh antibodies present in their blood?

When large quantities of blood are lost,erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

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