Chapter 13-Blood

If part of a clot dislodges and circulates through the bloodstream, the dislodged part is called a(n)? a. embolus. b. thrombus. c. thrombosis.

A. Embolus

This plasma protein includes antibodies that help protect the body from infection? a. Globulin b. Fibrinogen c. Albumin d. Hemoglobin

A. Globulin

Which leukocytes are not classified as granular? a. Monocytes b. Neutrophils c. Basophils d. Eosinophils

A. Monocytes

These two kinds of connective tissue make blood cells for the body? a. Myeloid and lymphatic b. Myeloid and bone c. Myeloid and cartilage d. Lymphatic and bone

A. Myeloid and lymphatic

The inability of the blood to carry sufficient oxygen to the body is called? a. polycythemia. b. anemia. c. oxyhemoglobin. d. carbaminohemoglobin.

B. Anemia

This substance does not make up part of the hemoglobin molecule? a. Iron b. Calcium c. Two alpha chains d. Two beta chains

B. Calcium

Blood serum is different from blood plasma because it does not contain? a. albumin. b. fibrinogen. c. globulins. d. Both B and C are correct.

B. Fibrinogen

This plasma protein is necessary for blood clotting? a. Globulin b. Fibrinogen c. Albumin d. Hemoglobin

B. Fibrinogen

An abnormally low white blood cell count is called? a. leukocytosis. b. leukopenia. c. differential white blood cell count. d. hemostasis.

B. Leukopenia

A type of this white blood cell secretes antibodies as part of the immune system? a. Monocytes b. Lymphocytes c. Basophils d. Eosinophils

B. Lymphocytes

Which of the following is not true of mature red blood cells? a. They have no nucleus. b. Their life span is only about 8 months. c. They contain no organelles. d. All of the above are true of mature red blood cells.

B. Their life span is only about 8 months

This plasma protein helps maintain water in the blood by osmosis? a. Globulin b. Fibrinogen c. Albumin d. Hemoglobin

C. Albumin

These white blood cells secrete histamine and heparin? a. Monocytes b. Neutrophils c. Basophils d. Eosinophils

C. Basophils

Platelets play an important role in? a. fighting infection. b. carrying oxygen. c. blood clotting. d. carrying carbon dioxide.

C. Blood clotting

Which of the following is true about blood types? a. Type AB is the universal donor. b. Type O is the universal recipient. c. Type A blood contains anti-B antibodies. d. All of the above are true of blood types.

C. Type A blood contains anti-B antibodies

In a tube of whole blood that has been spun down in a centrifuge, a layer will form called the "buffy coat." This layer is composed of? a. hemoglobin. b. platelets. c. white blood cells. d. Both B and C are correct.

D. Both B and C are correct

The white blood cell that is responsible for defense against parasites is the? a. lymphocyte. b. basophil. c. neutrophil. d. eosinophil.

D. Eosinophil

A disease that develops as a result of a mother's Rh antibodies reacting with the Rh-positive baby is? a. polycythemia. b. aplastic anemia. c. thalassemia. d. erythroblastosis fetalis.

D. Erythroblastosis fetalis

The following are components critical to clotting except? a. thrombin and prothrombin. b. fibrin and fibrinogen. c. both A and B d. neither A nor B.

D. Neither A nor B

Formed elements found in blood include all of the following except? a. red blood cells. b. white blood cells. c. plasma. d. platelets.

c. Plasma