Question 1

A patient's laboratory report shows an increased number of reticulocytes.What is a possible cause for this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bone marrow disorder resulting in anemia 
B)  A liver disorder resulting in increased plasma protein levels 
C)  A move to higher altitude 
D)  A move to lower altitude 
A)  A bone marrow disorder resulting in anemia 
B)  A liver disorder resulting in increased plasma protein levels 
C)  A move to higher altitude 
D)  A move to lower altitude C

Question 2

During hemoglobin recycling,heme is initially broken down into

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  erythropoietin. 
C)  iron and bilirubin. 
D)  bile. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  erythropoietin. 
C)  iron and bilirubin. 
D)  bile. C

Question 3

All blood cells can trace their beginnings to a specific type of bone marrow cell called a ____________________ cell.

Accepted Answer

stem

Question 4

A person's ABO blood type identifies

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of antigens on the red blood cell. 
B)  the type of antigens in the plasma. 
C)  the type of antibodies on the red blood cell. 
D)  the type of antibodies in the plasma. 
A)  the type of antigens on the red blood cell. 
B)  the type of antigens in the plasma. 
C)  the type of antibodies on the red blood cell. 
D)  the type of antibodies in the plasma.

Question 5

During hemoglobin recycling,the iron portion of hemoglobin is

Accepted Answer

A)  transported to the liver and used to create new proteins. 
B)  excreted in the intestines. 
C)  transported to bone marrow and used to create new hemoglobin. 
D)  transported to the spleen and used in red blood cell production. 
A)  transported to the liver and used to create new proteins. 
B)  excreted in the intestines. 
C)  transported to bone marrow and used to create new hemoglobin. 
D)  transported to the spleen and used in red blood cell production.

Question 6

In an adult,where can red bone marrow be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medullary cavity of long bones only 
B)  The pelvis only 
C)  All bones 
D)  The ends of long bones and in flat,irregular bones 
A)  The medullary cavity of long bones only 
B)  The pelvis only 
C)  All bones 
D)  The ends of long bones and in flat,irregular bones

Question 7

What causes platelets to become sticky platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)  The formation of fibrin threads 
B)  The exposure of collagen fibers 
C)  The activation of factor X 
D)  The initial spasm in the blood vessel 
A)  The formation of fibrin threads 
B)  The exposure of collagen fibers 
C)  The activation of factor X 
D)  The initial spasm in the blood vessel

Question 8

The red pigment filling the interior of a red blood cell is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The red pigment filling the interior of...

Question 9

The percentage of red cells in a sample of blood is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of red cells in a...

Question 10

The stimulus for the production of new red blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased levels of hemoglobin in the blood. 
B)  declining oxygen levels. 
C)  increased carbon dioxide levels. 
D)  decreased levels of iron. 
A)  decreased levels of hemoglobin in the blood. 
B)  declining oxygen levels. 
C)  increased carbon dioxide levels. 
D)  decreased levels of iron.

Question 11

The process of producing new red blood cells is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of producing new red blood...

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Rh-negative blood is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks the Rh antigen 
B)  It normally contains anti-Rh antibodies. 
C)  Most Americans have Rh-negative blood. 
D)  A severe reaction will occur the first time someone with Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive blood. 
A)  It lacks the Rh antigen 
B)  It normally contains anti-Rh antibodies. 
C)  Most Americans have Rh-negative blood. 
D)  A severe reaction will occur the first time someone with Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive blood.

Question 13

An immature erythrocyte is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  myeloblast. 
B)  megakaryocyte. 
C)  progranulocyte. 
D)  reticulocyte. 
A)  myeloblast. 
B)  megakaryocyte. 
C)  progranulocyte. 
D)  reticulocyte.

Question 14

What is the role of prothrombin activator in the clotting process?

Accepted Answer

A)  It converts prothrombin into thrombin. 
B)  It converts thrombin into prothrombin. 
C)  It activates thrombin,which causes platelets to aggregate. 
D)  It transforms thrombin into fibrin threads. 
A)  It converts prothrombin into thrombin. 
B)  It converts thrombin into prothrombin. 
C)  It activates thrombin,which causes platelets to aggregate. 
D)  It transforms thrombin into fibrin threads.

Question 15

Each red blood cell carries a protein called an ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each red blood cell carries a protein...

Question 16

The fewest of the formed elements are ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fewest of the formed elements are...

Question 17

A person with O blood has

Accepted Answer

A)  the type O antigen and anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
B)  neither the A nor the B antigen and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies. 
C)  neither the A nor the B antigen and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
D)  both the A and B antigens and no antibodies. 
A)  the type O antigen and anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
B)  neither the A nor the B antigen and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies. 
C)  neither the A nor the B antigen and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. 
D)  both the A and B antigens and no antibodies.

Question 18

The production of blood is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The production of blood is called ____________________....

Question 19

What is the final step before a blood clot forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prothrombin transforms into thrombin. 
B)  Platelets become sticky and accumulate at the site of injury. 
C)  Thrombin transforms fibrinogen into fibrin. 
D)  Plasminogen transforms into plasmin. 
A)  Prothrombin transforms into thrombin. 
B)  Platelets become sticky and accumulate at the site of injury. 
C)  Thrombin transforms fibrinogen into fibrin. 
D)  Plasminogen transforms into plasmin.

Question 20

What is erythropoietin (EPO)and how is it secreted?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels. 
B)  It is secreted by the liver in response to low hemoglobin levels. 
C)  It is secreted by bone marrow in response to decreasing numbers of red blood cells. 
D)  It is secreted by the spleen in response to an increased number of damaged red blood cells. 
A)  It is secreted by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels. 
B)  It is secreted by the liver in response to low hemoglobin levels. 
C)  It is secreted by bone marrow in response to decreasing numbers of red blood cells. 
D)  It is secreted by the spleen in response to an increased number of damaged red blood cells.

Exam 13: Blood

A patient's laboratory report shows an increased number of reticulocytes.What is a possible cause for this finding?

During hemoglobin recycling,heme is initially broken down into

All blood cells can trace their beginnings to a specific type of bone marrow cell called a ____________________ cell.

A person's ABO blood type identifies

During hemoglobin recycling,the iron portion of hemoglobin is

In an adult,where can red bone marrow be found?

What causes platelets to become sticky platelets?

The red pigment filling the interior of a red blood cell is ____________________.

The percentage of red cells in a sample of blood is called the ____________________.

The stimulus for the production of new red blood cells is

The process of producing new red blood cells is called ____________________.

Which of the following statements about Rh-negative blood is true?

An immature erythrocyte is called a

What is the role of prothrombin activator in the clotting process?

Each red blood cell carries a protein called an ____________________.

The fewest of the formed elements are ____________________.

A person with O blood has

The production of blood is called ____________________.

What is the final step before a blood clot forms?

What is erythropoietin (EPO)and how is it secreted?

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