Question 1

The average life span of a red blood cell is

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A)  1 week. 
B)  1 month. 
C)  4 months. 
D)  6 months. 
E)  1 year. 
A)  1 week. 
B)  1 month. 
C)  4 months. 
D)  6 months. 
E)  1 year.

Question 2

Pus contains

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A)  leukocytes. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  damaged body cells. 
D)  platelets. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  leukocytes. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  damaged body cells. 
D)  platelets. 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

Platelets are

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A)  cells. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  cell fragments. 
D)  nuclei. 
E)  antibodies. 
A)  cells. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  cell fragments. 
D)  nuclei. 
E)  antibodies.

Question 4

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 5

Neutrophils

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A)  are granular leukocytes. 
B)  are phagocytic. 
C)  have lobed nuclei. 
D)  are active in fighting bacterial infection. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  are granular leukocytes. 
B)  are phagocytic. 
C)  have lobed nuclei. 
D)  are active in fighting bacterial infection. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

The function of white blood cells is to

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A)  remove carbon dioxide from active cells. 
B)  remove nitrogenous wastes from active tissues. 
C)  carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells. 
D)  carry nutrients from the digestive system to the body's cells. 
E)  defend the body against infectious organisms. 
A)  remove carbon dioxide from active cells. 
B)  remove nitrogenous wastes from active tissues. 
C)  carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells. 
D)  carry nutrients from the digestive system to the body's cells. 
E)  defend the body against infectious organisms.

Question 7

The process of stopping bleeding is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of stopping bleeding is called...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  thalassemia. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  hemophilia. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  anemia. 
B)  thalassemia. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  hemophilia. 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

This disease is characterized by an incorrect production of hemoglobin proteins.

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A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  thalassemia 
C)  hematuria 
D)  jaundice 
E)  aplastic anemia 
A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  thalassemia 
C)  hematuria 
D)  jaundice 
E)  aplastic anemia

Question 10

Each heme group in a molecule of hemoglobin contains ________ atom(s) of iron.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A stationary blood clot is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  embolus. 
B)  thrombus. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  platelet plug. 
A)  embolus. 
B)  thrombus. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  platelet plug.

Question 12

How would an increase in the concentration of calcium ion in the blood affect the process of hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelet plugs would fail to form. 
B)  Coagulation would proceed more rapidly. 
C)  Coagulation would proceed more slowly. 
D)  Retraction would occur prematurely. 
E)  Fibrinolysis would occur more quickly. 
A)  Platelet plugs would fail to form. 
B)  Coagulation would proceed more rapidly. 
C)  Coagulation would proceed more slowly. 
D)  Retraction would occur prematurely. 
E)  Fibrinolysis would occur more quickly.

Question 13

-Label E: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Label E: ________...

Question 14

Platelets release ________, which causes local vasoconstriction.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  collagen 
D)  prostaglandin 
E)  fibrin 
A)  serotonin 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  collagen 
D)  prostaglandin 
E)  fibrin

Question 15

Which of the following vitamins is needed for the formation of clotting factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Biconcave cells without a nucleus are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A toxin that blocks the stomach's ability to release intrinsic factor would cause

Accepted Answer

A)  asphyxiation. 
B)  acidosis. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  leukemia. 
E)  anemia. 
A)  asphyxiation. 
B)  acidosis. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  leukemia. 
E)  anemia.

Question 18

Having too many red blood cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  erythrocytosis. 
B)  erythropenia. 
C)  hemocytosis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  hematopenia. 
A)  erythrocytosis. 
B)  erythropenia. 
C)  hemocytosis. 
D)  erythropoiesis. 
E)  hematopenia.

Question 19

Blood is approximately _________________________ percent plasma by volume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood is approximately _________________________ percent plasma by...

Question 20

The percentage of solids in a sample of human blood is normally about

Accepted Answer

A)  45 percent. 
B)  10 percent. 
C)  25 percent. 
D)  70 percent. 
E)  90 percent. 
A)  45 percent. 
B)  10 percent. 
C)  25 percent. 
D)  70 percent. 
E)  90 percent.

The average life span of a red blood cell is

Pus contains

Platelets are

The least numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

Neutrophils

The function of white blood cells is to

The process of stopping bleeding is called _________________________.

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

This disease is characterized by an incorrect production of hemoglobin proteins.

Each heme group in a molecule of hemoglobin contains ________ atom(s) of iron.

A stationary blood clot is called a(n)

How would an increase in the concentration of calcium ion in the blood affect the process of hemostasis?

-Label E: ________

Platelets release ________, which causes local vasoconstriction.

Which of the following vitamins is needed for the formation of clotting factors?

Biconcave cells without a nucleus are called

A toxin that blocks the stomach's ability to release intrinsic factor would cause

Having too many red blood cells is called

Blood is approximately _________________________ percent plasma by volume.

The percentage of solids in a sample of human blood is normally about

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Exam 11: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The average life span of a red blood cell is

Pus contains

Platelets are

The least numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

Neutrophils

The function of white blood cells is to

The process of stopping bleeding is called _________________________.

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

This disease is characterized by an incorrect production of hemoglobin proteins.

Each heme group in a molecule of hemoglobin contains ________ atom(s) of iron.

A stationary blood clot is called a(n)

How would an increase in the concentration of calcium ion in the blood affect the process of hemostasis?

-Label E: ________

Platelets release ________, which causes local vasoconstriction.

Which of the following vitamins is needed for the formation of clotting factors?

Biconcave cells without a nucleus are called

A toxin that blocks the stomach's ability to release intrinsic factor would cause

Having too many red blood cells is called

Blood is approximately _________________________ percent plasma by volume.

The percentage of solids in a sample of human blood is normally about

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 Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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