Question 1

Plasma proteins are synthesized mainly in the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The type of protein that is most plentiful in blood plasma is called

Accepted Answer

A)  albumin
B)  fibrinogen
C)  gamma globulin
D)  alpha globulin
E)  beta globulinF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The production of red blood cells is closely linked to the carbon dioxide carrying capacity of the blood. If this capacity is low, the red bone marrow makes a hormone called erythroheparin that stimulates increased RBC production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in which the hematocrit is above 55% is called

Accepted Answer

A)  leukopenia
B)  septicemia
C)  polycythemia
D)  phlebotomy
E)  hemochromatosisF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the labeled formed elements in the photomicrographs contain cytosolic vesicles containing chemicals that regulate hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  C
C)  D
D)  E
E)  GF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The percentage of whole blood occupied by red blood cells is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin content
B)  platelet count
C)  differential
D)  hematocrit
E)  reticulocyte countF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Worn-out red blood cells are phagocytized in the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  spleen
C)  red bone marrow
D)  all of the choices are correct
E)  none of the choices is correctF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 8

During hemostasis, the initial vascular spasm in a damaged blood vessel is stimulated by chemicals released from platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A blood clot that is moving in the blood stream is called a thrombus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Clotting that occurs in an unbroken blood vessel is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hemostasis
B)  coagulation
C)  thrombosis
D)  vascular spasm
E)  fibrinolysisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Lymphocytes are the largest leukocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which following blood tests accurately indicates the rate of erythropoiesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hematocrit
B)  complete blood count (CB
C)  
C)  differential blood cell count
D)  reticulocyte count
E)  clotting timeF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The iron liberated by the breakdown of old red blood cells is carried by erythropoietin to the liver for storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Thrombocytes are the only formed element in blood NOT synthesized in red bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are general functions of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation
B)  regulation
C)  protection
D)  transportation and regulation
E)  all of the choices are correctF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Abnormally low levels of white blood cells, which can be caused by exposure to radiation, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  leukopenia
B)  anemia
C)  leukocytosis
D)  leukemia
E)  polycythemiaF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Cyanosis is primarily caused by too many leukocytes in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An individual with _____ blood can theoretically donate blood to recipients of all ABO types.

Accepted Answer

A)  type A
B)  type B
C)  type AB
D)  type O
E)  all of the choices are correctF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

In a bone marrow transplant, donor bone marrow is injected directly into the recipient's veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Anemia can result from either low RBC numbers or low hemoglobin concentrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

Worn-out red blood cells are phagocytized in the

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Lymphocytes are the largest leukocytes.

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An abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in which the hematocrit is above 55% is called

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In a bone marrow transplant, donor bone marrow is injected directly into the recipient's veins.

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Which following blood tests accurately indicates the rate of erythropoiesis?

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Abnormally low levels of white blood cells, which can be caused by exposure to radiation, is called

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The percentage of whole blood occupied by red blood cells is called the

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Anemia can result from either low RBC numbers or low hemoglobin concentrations.

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Clotting that occurs in an unbroken blood vessel is called

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A blood clot that is moving in the blood stream is called a thrombus.

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An individual with _____ blood can theoretically donate blood to recipients of all ABO types.

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Thrombocytes are the only formed element in blood NOT synthesized in red bone marrow.

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Which of the following are general functions of blood?

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Cyanosis is primarily caused by too many leukocytes in the blood.

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During hemostasis, the initial vascular spasm in a damaged blood vessel is stimulated by chemicals released from platelets.

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Plasma proteins are synthesized mainly in the spleen.

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The type of protein that is most plentiful in blood plasma is called

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The iron liberated by the breakdown of old red blood cells is carried by erythropoietin to the liver for storage.

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Which of the labeled formed elements in the photomicrographs contain cytosolic vesicles containing chemicals that regulate hemostasis?

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The production of red blood cells is closely linked to the carbon dioxide carrying capacity of the blood. If this capacity is low, the red bone marrow makes a hormone called erythroheparin that stimulates increased RBC production.

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