Question 1

Neutrophils are derived from a population of intermediate cells called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphoblasts
B)   proerythroblasts
C)   myeloblasts
D)   megakaryoblasts
E)   monoblastsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Hemocytoblasts

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A)   are specialized cells.
B)   are found in yellow bone marrow.
C)   form branches of trees.
D)   are abundant in the plasma.
E)   give rise to all formed elements in the blood.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B) E

Question 3

An increased amount of heparin in the blood might

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A)   speed up the clotting process.
B)   slow down the clotting process.
C)   stop the clotting process.
D)   enhance the clotting process.
E)   have no effect on the clotting process.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

During platelet plug formation,

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A)   platelets stick to the exposed collagen fibers of injured vessels.
B)   thrombin is released from endothelial cells.
C)   vitamin K production increases.
D)   platelets multiply.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Albumin

Accepted Answer

A)  The suspending medium for blood components
B)  The most abundant plasma protein
C)  A protein that functions in clotting
D)  A plasma protein that is involved in immunity
E)  Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balanceF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

If a young boy is diagnosed with hemophilia, he would have

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A)   a disorder of the clotting process.
B)   an infection of the blood.
C)   an increased erythrocyte count.
D)   a type of cancer affecting white blood cells.
E)   an antigen-antibody reaction.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

A white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of blood functioning in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   protection
B)   communication
C)   maintenance
D)   transportationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Mike has blood type A. He needs blood; however, blood type A is not available. The next best choice would be blood type ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   AB
B)   B
C)   OD) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 9

Functions of plasma proteins include

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A)   body temperature regulation.
B)   regulation of osmotic pressure.
C)   transportation of O2 and CO2.
D)   serving as a source of energy for metabolism.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood typing - determines ABO and Rh blood groups of a blood sample
B)   Blood crossmatch - donor and recipient blood cells are mixed together
C)   Complete blood count - includes RBC and WBC counts
D)   Differential count - determines the percent of each kind of leukocyte in the blood
E)   Hematocrit - percentage of total blood volume composed of RBCsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role.
-Factor XIII

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue
B)  Converts prothrombin to thrombin
C)  The insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot
D)  Needed by the liver to produce prothrombin
E)  Fibrin-stabilizing factorF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 12

In adults, red blood cells are made in one place, spend most of their lifespan in another, and most are finally destroyed in yet another place. Which choice lists these locations in the correct chronological order?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bone marrow; blood vessels; spleen
B)   Bone marrow; spleen; blood vessels
C)   Spleen; blood vessels; spleen
D)   Blood vessels; spleen; bone marrow
E)   Spleen; blood vessels; bone marrowF) A) and E)
G) C) and E) A

Question 13

Which of the following events is one of the three main stages of coagulation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
B)   Platelet aggregation
C)   Conversion of thrombin to prothrombin
D)   Platelet plug formation
E)   Calcium releaseF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen is greater than the affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Aspirin affects coagulation by disrupting the activity of thrombin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Water

Accepted Answer

A)  The suspending medium for blood components
B)  The most abundant plasma protein
C)  A protein that functions in clotting
D)  A plasma protein that is involved in immunity
E)  Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balanceF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Each hemoglobin molecule

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A)   has one heme group.
B)   contains two polypeptide chains.
C)   transports four oxygen molecules.
D)   has two iron atoms and two globin chains.
E)   transports one oxygen molecule.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Globulin

Accepted Answer

A)  The suspending medium for blood components
B)  The most abundant plasma protein
C)  A protein that functions in clotting
D)  A plasma protein that is involved in immunity
E)  Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balanceF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is required for erythropoiesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Vitamin B12
C)   Folate
D)   Vitamin K
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The number of erythrocytes in a milliliter sample of blood is the same as the number of leukocytes in a milliliter sample of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Neutrophils are derived from a population of intermediate cells called ________.

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Hemocytoblasts

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An increased amount of heparin in the blood might

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During platelet plug formation,

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Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -Albumin

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If a young boy is diagnosed with hemophilia, he would have

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A white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of blood functioning in ________.

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Mike has blood type A. He needs blood; however, blood type A is not available. The next best choice would be blood type ________.

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Functions of plasma proteins include

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role. -Factor XIII

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In adults, red blood cells are made in one place, spend most of their lifespan in another, and most are finally destroyed in yet another place. Which choice lists these locations in the correct chronological order?

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Which of the following events is one of the three main stages of coagulation?

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The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen is greater than the affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen.

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Aspirin affects coagulation by disrupting the activity of thrombin.

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Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -Water

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Each hemoglobin molecule

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Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -Globulin

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Which of the following is required for erythropoiesis?

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The number of erythrocytes in a milliliter sample of blood is the same as the number of leukocytes in a milliliter sample of blood.

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