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Study Guide: Blood

Study Guide: Blood

Question 1 of 27

1

The composition of blood is

Select one of the following:

  • 55% plasma, 45% formed elements

  • 45% plasma, 55% formed elements

  • 50% plasma, 50% formed elements

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 27

1

Reduced red blood cell numbers cause

Select one of the following:

  • polycythemia

  • buffy coat

  • anemia

  • both polycythemia and anemia

Explanation

Question 3 of 27

1

Which of the following formed elements carry oxygen?

Select one of the following:

  • leukocytes

  • erythrocytes

  • thrombocytes

  • monocytes

Explanation

Question 4 of 27

1

Hematocrit and packed cell volume are synonymous terms

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 27

1

A reticulocyte count can indicate to a physician the rate of leukocyte formation

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 27

1

Oxygen deficiency increases RBCs numbers by increasing the secretion of erythropoietin by the kidneys

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 27

1

The life span of circulating RBCs is about 10 - 12 days

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 27

1

Heme is broken down into iron and amino acids for use in the synthesis of new RBCs

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 27

1

Plasma is a pale yellow fluid that accounts for more than half of the blood volume

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 27

1

Serum is whole blood minus the clotting elements

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 27

1

Synthesis of plasma proteins occurs in the spleen

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 27

1

The mature erythrocyte does not contain ribosomes, mitochondrias, and other organelles typical of most body cells

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 27

1

The final step in RBC formation is called erythropoiesis

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 27

1

A person with antibody A in his or her plasma would have which blood type

Select one of the following:

  • type A

  • type B

  • type AB

  • type O

Explanation

Question 15 of 27

1

Type AB blood is considered to be the universal recipient.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 27

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Blood does not normally contain the anti-Rh but they may appear in the blood of an Rh-negative mother during certain circumstances.

Explanation

Question 17 of 27

1

Which of the following is not a critical component of coagulation?

Select one of the following:

  • thrombin

  • fibrinolysis

  • fibrinogen

  • fibrin

Explanation

Question 18 of 27

1

For prothrombin to be synthesized by the liver, an adequate amount of which vitamin is required?

Select one of the following:

  • Vitamin A

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin K

Explanation

Question 19 of 27

1

Which of the following does not hasten clotting?

Select one of the following:

  • rough spot in the endothelium

  • abnormally slow blood flow

  • theparin

  • all of the above hasten clotting

Explanation

Question 20 of 27

1

Which of the following statements does not describe a characteristic of leukocytes?

Select one of the following:

  • they are disc-shaped cells that do not contain a nucleus

  • they have the ability to fight infection

  • they provide defense against certain parasites

  • they provide immune defense

Explanation

Question 21 of 27

1

Which of the following substances is not found in serum?

Select one of the following:

  • clotting factors

  • water

  • hormones

  • all of the above are found in serum

Explanation

Question 22 of 27

1

Which of the following substances is not found in blood plasma?

Select one of the following:

  • water

  • oxygen

  • hormones

  • all of the above are found in blood plasma

Explanation

Question 23 of 27

1

An allergic reaction may increase the number of

Select one of the following:

  • eosinophils

  • neutrophils

  • lymphocytes

  • monocytes

Explanation

Question 24 of 27

1

What is a blood clot that is moving through the body called?

Select one of the following:

  • embolism

  • fibrosis

  • heparin

  • thrombosis

Explanation

Question 25 of 27

1

What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

Select one of the following:

  • fight infection

  • produce blood clots

  • carry oxygen

  • transport hormones

Explanation

Question 26 of 27

1

Are any of the following steps not involved in blood clot formation?

Select one of the following:

  • A blood vessel is injured and platelet factors are formed

  • Thrombin is converted into prothrombin

  • Fibrinogen is converted into fibrin

  • All of the above are involved in blood clot formulation

Explanation

Question 27 of 27

1

Classification of leukocytes that contain cytoplasmic granules:
Most numerous leukocytes:
Granulocytes that release heparin and histamine:
Granulocytes that protect against infections from parasitic worms and allergic reactions:
Agranulocytes that produce antibodies:
Agranulocytes that can enter tissue spaces as macrophages:
Cell fragments that function in blood clotting and hemostasis:
Cells from which platelets are formed:
Classification of leukocytes without cytoplasmic granules:
Classification of formed elements that are nucleated cells lacking hemoglobin:

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    granulocytes
    neutrocytes
    basophils
    eosinophils
    lymphocytes
    monocytes
    platelets
    megakaryocytes
    agranulocytes
    leukocytes

Explanation

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