Question 1

Neutrophils

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A) are agranulocytes. 
B) are not phagocytic. 
C) have multiple nuclei. 
D) are active in fighting bacterial infection. 
E) are responsible for specific defenses. 
A) are agranulocytes. 
B) are not phagocytic. 
C) have multiple nuclei. 
D) are active in fighting bacterial infection. 
E) are responsible for specific defenses. D

Question 2

As repairs proceed,a blood clot gradually dissolves in a process that begins with the activation of

Accepted Answer

A) Factor X. 
B) thrombin. 
C) fibrinogen. 
D) prothrombin. 
E) plasminogen. 
A) Factor X. 
B) thrombin. 
C) fibrinogen. 
D) prothrombin. 
E) plasminogen. E

Question 3

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

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A) anemia. 
B) thalassemia. 
C) jaundice. 
D) hemophilia. 
E) leukopenia. 
A) anemia. 
B) thalassemia. 
C) jaundice. 
D) hemophilia. 
E) leukopenia. D

Question 4

________ directly stimulates red blood cell production.

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A) Intrinsic factor 
B) Thyroxine 
C) EPO 
D) Vitamin B12 
E) GH 
A) Intrinsic factor 
B) Thyroxine 
C) EPO 
D) Vitamin B12 
E) GH

Question 5

The least numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

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

Question 6

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

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A) the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B) the activation of proenzymes exposed to collagen. 
C) the release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D) the release of heparin from the liver. 
E) the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. 
A) the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B) the activation of proenzymes exposed to collagen. 
C) the release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium. 
D) the release of heparin from the liver. 
E) the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

Question 7

The most abundant type of WBC in a normal blood sample is the

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A) basophil. 
B) neutrophil. 
C) lymphocyte. 
D) eosinophil. 
E) monocyte. 
A) basophil. 
B) neutrophil. 
C) lymphocyte. 
D) eosinophil. 
E) monocyte.

Question 8

A hemoglobin molecule contains

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A) three protein chains,four heme groups,and two iron ions. 
B) two protein chains,two heme groups,and four iron ions. 
C) four protein chains,two heme groups,and two iron ions. 
D) four protein chains,four heme groups,and four iron ions. 
E) four protein chains,six heme groups,and two iron ions. 
A) three protein chains,four heme groups,and two iron ions. 
B) two protein chains,two heme groups,and four iron ions. 
C) four protein chains,two heme groups,and two iron ions. 
D) four protein chains,four heme groups,and four iron ions. 
E) four protein chains,six heme groups,and two iron ions.

Question 9

Calcium ions and ________ have an effect on nearly every aspect of the clotting process.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K 
B) vitamin A 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) thiamin 
A) vitamin K 
B) vitamin A 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) thiamin

Question 10

How long do platelets circulate before being removed by phagocytes?

Accepted Answer

A) 9-12 days 
B) 6-18 hours 
C) 2-3 days 
D) 4-8 weeks 
E) 1-2 months 
A) 9-12 days 
B) 6-18 hours 
C) 2-3 days 
D) 4-8 weeks 
E) 1-2 months

Question 11

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

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A) hemocytoblasts. 
B) lymphoblasts. 
C) monoblasts. 
D) myeloblasts. 
E) progenitor cells. 
A) hemocytoblasts. 
B) lymphoblasts. 
C) monoblasts. 
D) myeloblasts. 
E) progenitor cells.

Question 12

A drifting blood clot,air bubble,or fat globule is called

Accepted Answer

A) thrombus. 
B) plaque. 
C) clotting factor. 
D) embolus. 
E) hemostatic element. 
A) thrombus. 
B) plaque. 
C) clotting factor. 
D) embolus. 
E) hemostatic element.

Question 13

The white blood cells that are important in leaving the blood vessels and phagocytizing large materials,releasing chemicals that draw fibroblasts to the injured areas,are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

During red blood cell development,what is the term given to the first anucleate cell?

Accepted Answer

A) reticulocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) myeloid stem cell 
D) hemocytoblast 
E) proerythroblast 
A) reticulocyte 
B) erythrocyte 
C) myeloid stem cell 
D) hemocytoblast 
E) proerythroblast

Question 15

As blood flows through peripheral tissues,what occurs regarding the hemoglobin molecules of RBCs?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and releases its bound carbon dioxide. 
B) Hemoglobin releases carbon dioxide and oxygen. 
C) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
D) Hemoglobin binds carbon dioxide and releases its bound oxygen. 
E) Hemoglobin gains an increase in its oxygen-carrying capacity. 
A) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and releases its bound carbon dioxide. 
B) Hemoglobin releases carbon dioxide and oxygen. 
C) Hemoglobin binds oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
D) Hemoglobin binds carbon dioxide and releases its bound oxygen. 
E) Hemoglobin gains an increase in its oxygen-carrying capacity.

Question 16

During their formation,RBCs

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A) flatten. 
B) multiply their mitochondria. 
C) eject their nucleus. 
D) are saturated with oxygen. 
E) recycle hemoglobin into iron and pigment molecules. 
A) flatten. 
B) multiply their mitochondria. 
C) eject their nucleus. 
D) are saturated with oxygen. 
E) recycle hemoglobin into iron and pigment molecules.

Question 17

In the disease mononucleosis ("mono"),the spleen enlarges because of increased macrophage activity.Common symptoms of this disease include pale complexion,premature muscle fatigue,weakness,and a lack of energy,sometimes to the point of not being able to get out of bed.What might cause these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A major function of the spleen is to des

Question 18

For erythropoiesis to proceed normally,protein synthesis requires adequate supplies of factors,such as vitamin B12,which is absorbed from the diet in the presence of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine 
B) intrinsic factor 
C) Factor X 
D) platelet factor 
E) EPO 
A) thyroxine 
B) intrinsic factor 
C) Factor X 
D) platelet factor 
E) EPO

Question 19

-Label D represents

Accepted Answer

A) organic wastes. 
B) globulins. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) leukocytes. 
E) organic nutrients. 
A) organic wastes. 
B) globulins. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) leukocytes. 
E) organic nutrients.

Question 20

In adults,the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A) liver. 
B) thymus. 
C) spleen. 
D) red bone marrow. 
E) yellow bone marrow. 
A) liver. 
B) thymus. 
C) spleen. 
D) red bone marrow. 
E) yellow bone marrow.

Neutrophils

As repairs proceed,a blood clot gradually dissolves in a process that begins with the activation of

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

________ directly stimulates red blood cell production.

The least numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

The most abundant type of WBC in a normal blood sample is the

A hemoglobin molecule contains

Calcium ions and ________ have an effect on nearly every aspect of the clotting process.

How long do platelets circulate before being removed by phagocytes?

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

A drifting blood clot,air bubble,or fat globule is called

The white blood cells that are important in leaving the blood vessels and phagocytizing large materials,releasing chemicals that draw fibroblasts to the injured areas,are

During red blood cell development,what is the term given to the first anucleate cell?

As blood flows through peripheral tissues,what occurs regarding the hemoglobin molecules of RBCs?

During their formation,RBCs

For erythropoiesis to proceed normally,protein synthesis requires adequate supplies of factors,such as vitamin B₁₂,which is absorbed from the diet in the presence of which of the following?

-Label D represents

In adults,the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

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Neutrophils

As repairs proceed,a blood clot gradually dissolves in a process that begins with the activation of

The inherited condition resulting from the inadequate production of clotting factors is termed

________ directly stimulates red blood cell production.

The least numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

The most abundant type of WBC in a normal blood sample is the

A hemoglobin molecule contains

Calcium ions and ________ have an effect on nearly every aspect of the clotting process.

How long do platelets circulate before being removed by phagocytes?

Red blood cells result from the divisions of cells called

A drifting blood clot,air bubble,or fat globule is called

The white blood cells that are important in leaving the blood vessels and phagocytizing large materials,releasing chemicals that draw fibroblasts to the injured areas,are

During red blood cell development,what is the term given to the first anucleate cell?

As blood flows through peripheral tissues,what occurs regarding the hemoglobin molecules of RBCs?

During their formation,RBCs

For erythropoiesis to proceed normally,protein synthesis requires adequate supplies of factors,such as vitamin B12,which is absorbed from the diet in the presence of which of the following?

-Label D represents

In adults,the stem cells responsible for the production of red and white blood cells originate primarily in the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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For erythropoiesis to proceed normally,protein synthesis requires adequate supplies of factors,such as vitamin B₁₂,which is absorbed from the diet in the presence of which of the following?