Question 1

Mary is tested for the amount of hemoglobin in her blood.The test results indicate that her hemoglobin level is 16 g/dL of blood.This value indicates that

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A)  she is suffering from anemia.
B)  she has fewer red blood cells than normal.
C)  her hematocrit is probably lower than normal.
D)  she may be suffering from a form of leukemia.
E)  her hemoglobin level is normal.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

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A)  sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
B)  activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen.
C)  release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium.
D)  activation of Factor X,production of prothrombin activator.
E)  conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Each hemoglobin molecule contains

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A)  four alpha chains.
B)  one alpha and one beta chain.
C)  four iron atoms.
D)  one heme group.
E)  a molecule of oxygen and a molecule of carbon dioxide.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements
Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the cell labeled "5."

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A)  erythrocyte
B)  lymphocyte
C)  eosinophil
D)  basophil
E)  monocyteF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Type A blood has ________ antibodies in the blood plasma.

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A)  anti-A
B)  anti-D
C)  anti-B
D)  anti-Rh
E)  anti-OF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is

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A)  hemoglobin.
B)  fibrinogen.
C)  albumin.
D)  transferrin.
E)  antibodies.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Eosinophils function in

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A)  destroying antibody-labeled antigens.
B)  blood coagulation.
C)  production of surface antigens for red blood cells.
D)  antibody production.
E)  production of heparin.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which plasma protein transports fatty acids and some hormones?

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A)  translipin
B)  steroid-binding protein
C)  hormone-binding protein
D)  albumin
E)  gamma globulinF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The phase of hemostasis that involved clotting of blood is called

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A)  coagulation.
B)  hemolysis.
C)  vascular spasm.
D)  a platelet plug.
E)  diapedesis.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

A red blood cell that contains excessive amounts of hemoglobin would be called

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A)  hyperchromic.
B)  normochromic.
C)  hypochromic.
D)  normocytic.
E)  macrocytic.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about platelets?

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A)  Platelets live for less than two weeks.
B)  The spleen is a storage organ for a large platelet population.
C)  Platelets are not cells.
D)  Platelets clump together at a site of injury.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

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A)  sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
B)  activation of Factor VII exposed to collagen.
C)  release of tissue factor (Factor III) by damaged endothelium.
D)  release of heparin from the liver.
E)  conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Why do people with advanced kidney disease commonly become anemic?

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Question 14

The most abundant proteins in blood plasma are

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A)  globulins.
B)  transport proteins.
C)  albumins.
D)  lipoproteins.
E)  fibrinogens.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

An infected wound contains typically contains

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A)  dead neutrophils.
B)  cellular debris.
C)  tissue fluids.
D)  pus.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The disease sickle cell anemia is an example of what can happen if

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A)  the diet is deficient in iron.
B)  there is insufficient heme in the hemoglobin.
C)  a gene for adult hemoglobin is abnormal.
D)  red blood cells bind too much oxygen.
E)  hemolysis is prevented by a mutated gene.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The most numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

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A)  neutrophils.
B)  eosinophils.
C)  basophils.
D)  lymphocytes.
E)  monocytes.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Most of the chemicals involved in the coagulation pathways are

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A)  electrolytes.
B)  lipids.
C)  vitamins.
D)  proteins.
E)  carbohydrates.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning red blood cells is false?

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A)  Red cells are biconcave discs.
B)  Red cells lack mitochondria.
C)  Red cells are about 18 µm in diameter.
D)  Red cells are specialized for carrying oxygen.
E)  Red cells can form stacks called rouleaux.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The function of hemoglobin is to

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A)  carry dissolved blood gases.
B)  carry bicarbonate ion.
C)  aid in the process of blood clotting.
D)  produce antibodies.
E)  stimulate erythropoiesis.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 19: Blood

Most of the chemicals involved in the coagulation pathways are

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The disease sickle cell anemia is an example of what can happen if

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Each hemoglobin molecule contains

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The phase of hemostasis that involved clotting of blood is called

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The most abundant proteins in blood plasma are

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The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

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The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

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The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is

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Type A blood has ________ antibodies in the blood plasma.

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Mary is tested for the amount of hemoglobin in her blood.The test results indicate that her hemoglobin level is 16 g/dL of blood.This value indicates that

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An infected wound contains typically contains

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Why do people with advanced kidney disease commonly become anemic?

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Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the cell labeled "5."

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Which of the following statements concerning red blood cells is false?

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Which of the following statements is true about platelets?

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Eosinophils function in

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Which plasma protein transports fatty acids and some hormones?

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The most numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the

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A red blood cell that contains excessive amounts of hemoglobin would be called

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The function of hemoglobin is to

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