Question 1

The globulins are important plasma proteins that functions primarily in _______.

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A)   hormonal regulation
B)   thermoregulation
C)   immunity
D)   gas transport
E)   pH controlF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Plasma

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A)   is one of the formed elements.
B)   is the liquid matrix of the blood.
C)   transports waste products but not nutrients.
D)   accounts for less than half of the blood volume.
E)   is serum plus formed elements.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

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A)   anemia.
B)   leukemia.
C)   hemophilia.
D)   thalassemia.
E)   erythrocytosis.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following cell types is incorrectly matched with its description?

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A)   neutrophils - most numerous WBCs
B)   basophils - release histamine
C)   lymphocytes - become macrophages
D)   monocytes - largest of the WBCs
E)   eosinophils - attack worm parasitesF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Platelets

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A)   are also known as thrombocytes.
B)   are actually fragments of cells.
C)   play a role in preventing blood loss.
D)   can become sticky when exposed to connective tissue
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E) E

Question 6

If a blood buffer is absent, what function of the blood would be compromised?

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A)   maintenance of body temperature
B)   regulation of pH
C)   clot formaiton
D)   transport of ions
E)   protection against foreign substancesF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called

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A)   oxyhemoglobin.
B)   deoxyhemoglobin.
C)   carboxyhemoglobin.
D)   carbaminohemoglobin.
E)   loaded hemoglobin.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called _____________.

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Question 9

When erythrocytes are destroyed, which of the following events occurs?

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A)   Urine output increases.
B)   Iron is secreted into the bile.
C)   Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver.
D)   The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids.
E)   Bile is manufactured by the gall bladder.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 10

What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that may help regulate blood pressure?

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A)   carbon monoxide
B)   carbon dioxide
C)   nitrogen
D)   nitric oxideE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-monocytes become macrophages

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A)  agglutination
B)  coagulation
C)  immune function
D)  blood Grouping
E)  diagnostic Blood TestF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Lymphocytes

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A)   are the largest of the leukocytes.
B)   migrate to lymphatic tissue.
C)   produce histamine.
D)   release heparin.
E)   are phagocytic.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Agglutination of red blood cells means

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A)   they rupture.
B)   they form a clot.
C)   they clump together.
D)   they lose their nucleus.
E)   they bump into each other.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is

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A)   sodium.
B)   albumin.
C)   globulin.
D)   fibrinogen.
E)   fibrinolysis.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Hemoglobin

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A)   gives white blood cells their color.
B)   transports oxygen in the blood.
C)   is normally found in both the plasma and erythrocytes.
D)   catalyzes the reaction that forms carbonic acid.
E)   is only used once then decomposed.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following cell types is an immature red blood cell?

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A)   erythrocyte
B)   reticulocyte
C)   thrombocyte
D)   monocyte
E)   leukocyteF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma,

Accepted Answer

A)   agglutination of erythrocytes occurs.
B)   hemolysis of leukocytes may occur.
C)   the antibodies dissolve.
D)   the blood group changes.
E)   coagulation occurs.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E) A

Question 18

Functions of plasma proteins include

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

Question 19

Aspirin inhibits platelet plug formation by

Accepted Answer

A)   blocking the binding of platelets to collagen.
B)   interfering with the synthesis of prostaglandins.
C)   blocking the effects of serotonin.
D)   making the platelet surface less sticky.
E)   stimulating the release of heparin.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Type A
B)   Type B
C)   Type AB
D)   Type OE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

The globulins are important plasma proteins that functions primarily in _______.

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Plasma

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The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called

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Which of the following cell types is incorrectly matched with its description?

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Platelets

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If a blood buffer is absent, what function of the blood would be compromised?

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The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called

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When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called _____________.

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When erythrocytes are destroyed, which of the following events occurs?

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What gas is also carried by a beta-globin that may help regulate blood pressure?

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Match the function with the most appropriate category. -monocytes become macrophages

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Lymphocytes

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Agglutination of red blood cells means

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The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is

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Hemoglobin

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Which of the following cell types is an immature red blood cell?

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When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma,

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Functions of plasma proteins include

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Aspirin inhibits platelet plug formation by

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Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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