Question 1

Before red blood cells enter the bloodstream, they

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A)  flatten. 
B)  multiply their mitochondria. 
C)  eject their nucleus. 
D)  soak up oxygen. 
E)  recycle hemoglobin. 
A)  flatten. 
B)  multiply their mitochondria. 
C)  eject their nucleus. 
D)  soak up oxygen. 
E)  recycle hemoglobin.

Question 2

A hemoglobin molecule contains

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

Question 3

In the disease mononucleosis ("mono"), the spleen enlarges because of increased numbers of cells-both phagocytic as well as others. Common symptoms of this disease include pale complexion, a tired feeling, and a lack of energy, sometimes to the point of not being able to get out of bed. What might cause these symptoms?

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A major function of the spleen is to des

Question 4

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

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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 5

-Label G: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Label G: ________...

Question 6

Functions of the blood include

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A)  transport of nutrients and wastes. 
B)  regulation of pH and electrolyte concentration of interstitial fluids. 
C)  restricting fluid loss. 
D)  body defense. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  transport of nutrients and wastes. 
B)  regulation of pH and electrolyte concentration of interstitial fluids. 
C)  restricting fluid loss. 
D)  body defense. 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

Which grouping of conditions may result in an increased red blood cell count?

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A)  severe dehydration, diarrhea, polycythemia 
B)  anemia, dehydration, leukemia 
C)  anemia, dehydration, severe hemorrhage 
D)  leukemia, anemia, severe dehydration 
E)  anemia, polycythemia, dehydration 
A)  severe dehydration, diarrhea, polycythemia 
B)  anemia, dehydration, leukemia 
C)  anemia, dehydration, severe hemorrhage 
D)  leukemia, anemia, severe dehydration 
E)  anemia, polycythemia, dehydration

Question 8

Agglutinogens of the various blood types are examples of

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A)  antibodies. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  white blood cells. 
D)  antigens. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  antibodies. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  white blood cells. 
D)  antigens. 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

The chief difference between plasma and serum involves the

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A)  amount of water. 
B)  quantity of electrolytes. 
C)  quantity of organic wastes. 
D)  coagulation proteins. 
E)  concentration of glucose. 
A)  amount of water. 
B)  quantity of electrolytes. 
C)  quantity of organic wastes. 
D)  coagulation proteins. 
E)  concentration of glucose.

Question 10

-Label A: ________

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The answer of  
-Label A: ________...

Question 11

Red blood cells are stored in

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A)  the liver. 
B)  the thymus. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  yellow bone marrow. 
E)  lymph nodes. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  the thymus. 
C)  red bone marrow. 
D)  yellow bone marrow. 
E)  lymph nodes.

Question 12

A sample of tissue from an injury shows a large number of eosinophils. This would indicate that the tissue was

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A)  abscessed. 
B)  inflamed. 
C)  being rejected. 
D)  infected by viruses. 
E)  infected by parasites. 
A)  abscessed. 
B)  inflamed. 
C)  being rejected. 
D)  infected by viruses. 
E)  infected by parasites.

Question 13

During a viral infection, you would expect to see increased numbers of

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

Question 14

Red bone marrow is located in the

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A)  sternum. 
B)  ribs. 
C)  bodies of vertebrae. 
D)  ends of long bones. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  sternum. 
B)  ribs. 
C)  bodies of vertebrae. 
D)  ends of long bones. 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The condition of cyanosis is caused by increased levels of

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A)  carbaminohemoglobin. 
B)  deoxyhemoglobin. 
C)  oxyhemoglobin. 
D)  carbon dioxide. 
E)  carbon monoxide. 
A)  carbaminohemoglobin. 
B)  deoxyhemoglobin. 
C)  oxyhemoglobin. 
D)  carbon dioxide. 
E)  carbon monoxide.

Question 16

In adults, erythropoiesis primarily takes place in

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A)  the liver. 
B)  yellow bone marrow. 
C)  the tibia. 
D)  the spleen. 
E)  the kidneys. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  yellow bone marrow. 
C)  the tibia. 
D)  the spleen. 
E)  the kidneys.

Question 17

________ is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.

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A)  Erythropoiesis 
B)  Lymphopoiesis 
C)  Anemia 
D)  Leukopenia 
E)  Leukemia 
A)  Erythropoiesis 
B)  Lymphopoiesis 
C)  Anemia 
D)  Leukopenia 
E)  Leukemia

Question 18

This condition results from retaining hemoglobin breakdown products in the blood.

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

Question 19

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue. 
B)  the activation of a proenzyme 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 a proenzyme 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 20

Plasma proteins that are necessary for blood to maintain osmotic pressure are

Accepted Answer

A)  albumins. 
B)  fibrinogens. 
C)  globulins. 
D)  collagens. 
E)  elastins. 
A)  albumins. 
B)  fibrinogens. 
C)  globulins. 
D)  collagens. 
E)  elastins.

Before red blood cells enter the bloodstream, they

A hemoglobin molecule contains

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

-Label G: ________

Functions of the blood include

Which grouping of conditions may result in an increased red blood cell count?

Agglutinogens of the various blood types are examples of

The chief difference between plasma and serum involves the

-Label A: ________

Red blood cells are stored in

A sample of tissue from an injury shows a large number of eosinophils. This would indicate that the tissue was

During a viral infection, you would expect to see increased numbers of

Red bone marrow is located in the

The condition of cyanosis is caused by increased levels of

In adults, erythropoiesis primarily takes place in

________ is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.

This condition results from retaining hemoglobin breakdown products in the blood.

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Plasma proteins that are necessary for blood to maintain osmotic pressure are

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Before red blood cells enter the bloodstream, they

A hemoglobin molecule contains

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

-Label G: ________

Functions of the blood include

Which grouping of conditions may result in an increased red blood cell count?

Agglutinogens of the various blood types are examples of

The chief difference between plasma and serum involves the

-Label A: ________

Red blood cells are stored in

A sample of tissue from an injury shows a large number of eosinophils. This would indicate that the tissue was

During a viral infection, you would expect to see increased numbers of

Red bone marrow is located in the

The condition of cyanosis is caused by increased levels of

In adults, erythropoiesis primarily takes place in

________ is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.

This condition results from retaining hemoglobin breakdown products in the blood.

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by

Plasma proteins that are necessary for blood to maintain osmotic pressure are

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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

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The Respiratory System

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