Question 1

A hematocrit of 54% or higher (upper limit of normal) is an indication of polycythemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The white blood cells that are the first to respond to tissue destruction caused by bacteria are the _____.

Accepted Answer

neutrophils

Question 3

_____ stem cells: give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, granular leukocytes, and monocytes.

Accepted Answer

Myeloid

Question 4

In cases of sickle cell anemia, malformation of thrombocytes occur which produces abnormal clotting of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the anatomical features of a mature red blood cell that suits it for its functions of gas transport.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the anatomical features of a mature...

Question 6

An eosinophil has large granules in the cytoplasm that stain red-orange with acidic dyes and typically contains a two or three lobed nucleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The molecules that are the most abundant and also the smallest of the plasma proteins are the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The molecules that are the most abundant...

Question 8

_____ stem cells give rise to all formed elements of blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ stem cells give rise to all...

Question 9

B cells develop into _____ cells whose function is to produce _____ that help destroy bacteria and inactivate their toxins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of B cells develop into _____ cells whose...

Question 10

Amino acids are the end product of carbohydrate digestion, carried by plasma to body cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ stem cells give rise to lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ stem cells give rise to lymphocytes....

Question 12

Blood functions to: 
1) protect against its excessive loss after injury
2) play a role in pH regulation
3) protect against UV radiation damage
4) protect against disease
5) assist with regulation of body temperature

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B)   1, 3, 4, 5 only
C)   1, 2, 4, 5 only
D)   2, 4, 5 only

Question 13

Fixed macrophages in two organs, specifically the _____ and _____, remove worn out red blood cells and platelets from the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fixed macrophages in two organs, specifically the...

Question 14

Platelets:

Accepted Answer

A)   have a longer life span than red blood cells.
B)   develop from worn out red blood cells.
C)   are more numerous than red blood cells.
D)   promote blood clotting and blood vessel repair.

Question 15

_____ attack viruses, fungi, transplanted cells, cancer cells, and some bacteria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ attack viruses, fungi, transplanted cells, cancer...

Question 16

What is the major function of plasma fibrinogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide
B)   Regulating blood clotting
C)   Regulating osmotic pressure
D)   Storing energy as ATP

Question 17

Describe the three main functions of blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the three main functions of blood....

Question 18

Megakaryocytes are cells that break into 2000-3000 platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are agranulocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Monocytes migrate into body tissues to become phagocytic cells called:

Accepted Answer

A)   macrophages.
B)   fibroblasts.
C)   lymphocytes.
D)   polymorphs.

Exam 12: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

A hematocrit of 54% or higher (upper limit of normal) is an indication of polycythemia.

The white blood cells that are the first to respond to tissue destruction caused by bacteria are the _____.

_____ stem cells: give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, granular leukocytes, and monocytes.

In cases of sickle cell anemia, malformation of thrombocytes occur which produces abnormal clotting of the blood.

Describe the anatomical features of a mature red blood cell that suits it for its functions of gas transport.

An eosinophil has large granules in the cytoplasm that stain red-orange with acidic dyes and typically contains a two or three lobed nucleus.

The molecules that are the most abundant and also the smallest of the plasma proteins are the _____.

_____ stem cells give rise to all formed elements of blood.

B cells develop into _ cells whose function is to produce _ that help destroy bacteria and inactivate their toxins.

Amino acids are the end product of carbohydrate digestion, carried by plasma to body cells.

_____ stem cells give rise to lymphocytes.

Blood functions to: 1) protect against its excessive loss after injury 2) play a role in pH regulation 3) protect against UV radiation damage 4) protect against disease 5) assist with regulation of body temperature

Fixed macrophages in two organs, specifically the _ and _, remove worn out red blood cells and platelets from the bloodstream.

Platelets:

_____ attack viruses, fungi, transplanted cells, cancer cells, and some bacteria.

What is the major function of plasma fibrinogen?

Describe the three main functions of blood.

Megakaryocytes are cells that break into 2000-3000 platelets.

Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are agranulocytes.

Monocytes migrate into body tissues to become phagocytic cells called: