Question 1

An individual with hemophilia generally lacks or has very low numbers of platelets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

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A)   becomes filled with clotting proteins.
B)   begins to manufacture platelets.
C)   loses its ability to reproduce.
D)   takes on the characteristics of an immature monocyte.
E)   undergoes active aerobic metabolism.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Match each of the following cells to its description(s) . Answers may be used more than once.
-protects the body from parasitic infections

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A)  eosinophil
B)  T lymphocyte
C)  megakaryocyte
D)  B lymphocyte
E)  erythrocyteF) neutrophilG) monocyteH) basophilI) A) and H)
J) C) and H)

Question 4

In addition to the circulatory system, the ________ system is also characterized by possessing a series of fluid-filled vessels.

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The answer of In addition to the circulatory system, the...

Question 5

All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

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A)   moving carbon dioxide away from cells following completion of aerobic metabolism
B)   conducting action potentials that originate in the nervous system to help with cell-cell communication
C)   transporting amino acids and other nutrients derived from digestion to all tissues in the body
D)   transporting hormones and other chemical messengers throughout the body from their point of secretion to their targets
E)   regulating the pH of body fluidsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Removal of the heme group from hemoglobin would result in

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A)   red blood cells not being able to reproduce.
B)   white blood cells not being able to reproduce.
C)   an inability for blood to clot.
D)   red blood cells not being able to bind oxygen.
E)   an inability of the spleen to remove worn-out red blood cells from circulation.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Eosinophils are especially important in defending the human body from infection by

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A)   bacteria.
B)   viruses.
C)   molds.
D)   large parasites.
E)   any type of microorganism.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Unlike white blood cells, red blood cells lose their ________ and ________ as they mature.

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A)   nucleus; organelles
B)   nucleus; ATP
C)   organelles; plasma membrane
D)   nucleolus; cytoplasm
E)   flexibility; shapeF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

About 55% of whole blood is ________, which is/are mostly made up of water.

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A)   plasma
B)   hemoglobin
C)   white blood cells
D)   clotting proteins
E)   hematocritF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

________ are the agranular circulating white blood cells also found in lymph nodes.

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The answer of ________ are the agranular circulating white blood...

Question 11

A physician finds that one of his patients has the following problems: Blood clots very slowly or not at all, and severe bruises result from even the most minor bumps. Which one of the following conditions would likely be diagnosed based on this information?

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A)   polycythemia
B)   hemophilia
C)   AIDS
D)   anemia
E)   mononucleosisF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Mature red blood cells have no nucleus or mitochondria.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using the figure above, answer the following question(s).
-The blood components in C are the ________.

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The answer of  Using the figure above, answer the...

Question 14

An athlete participating in blood doping would be expected to have a low hematocrit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each of the following conditions with its description
-a condition caused by a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; may be diagnosed by a low hematocrit

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A)  thrombocytopenia
B)  leukemia
C)  polycythemia
D)  multiple myeloma
E)  mononucleosisF) anemiaG) B) and C)
H) None of the above

Question 16

Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the

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A)   spleen.
B)   tonsils.
C)   red bone marrow.
D)   kidney.
E)   thymus.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Humans may have one of four different blood types - A, B, AB, or O. Explain why a person with type O blood is referred to as the "universal donor" yet can receive blood only from other individuals with type O blood.

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Like other cells in the body, red blood ...

Question 18

A damaged red blood cell is removed from circulation by

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A)   phagocytosis by macrophages in the spleen.
B)   basophils releasing histamine to stimulate breakdown of RBCs.
C)   returning to red bone marrow and autolyzing.
D)   being actively transported into macrophages in the liver and spleen.
E)   endocytosis directed by monocytes.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 19

The circulatory and lymphatic systems both serve major transport functions in the body, with contents of the lymphatic system essentially derived from the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following occurs first in the process of hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood clotting
B)   production of fibrin
C)   formation of a platelet plug
D)   vascular spasm
E)   destruction of calcium ionsF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Exam 7: Blood

________ are the agranular circulating white blood cells also found in lymph nodes.

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An individual with hemophilia generally lacks or has very low numbers of platelets.

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A physician finds that one of his patients has the following problems: Blood clots very slowly or not at all, and severe bruises result from even the most minor bumps. Which one of the following conditions would likely be diagnosed based on this information?

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Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the

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As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

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An athlete participating in blood doping would be expected to have a low hematocrit.

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Mature red blood cells have no nucleus or mitochondria.

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The circulatory and lymphatic systems both serve major transport functions in the body, with contents of the lymphatic system essentially derived from the circulatory system.

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Unlike white blood cells, red blood cells lose their ________ and ________ as they mature.

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Which one of the following occurs first in the process of hemostasis?

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Using the figure above, answer the following question(s). -The blood components in C are the ________.

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A damaged red blood cell is removed from circulation by

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Match each of the following cells to its description(s) . Answers may be used more than once. -protects the body from parasitic infections

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Match each of the following conditions with its description -a condition caused by a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; may be diagnosed by a low hematocrit

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Humans may have one of four different blood types - A, B, AB, or O. Explain why a person with type O blood is referred to as the "universal donor" yet can receive blood only from other individuals with type O blood.

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Eosinophils are especially important in defending the human body from infection by

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In addition to the circulatory system, the ________ system is also characterized by possessing a series of fluid-filled vessels.

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All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

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About 55% of whole blood is ________, which is/are mostly made up of water.

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