Biology:Human Anatomy (Exam #3 -Lecture review questions) (cardiovascular system)
A person with Type AB blood A. has no antibodies for A or B. B. has no surface antigens on his or her red blood cells. C. will suffer a reaction if given Type O blood. D. can donate blood to anyone.
A.
Erythrocytes are the most abundant formed elements in the blood. A. True B. False
A.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding hemoglobin? A. It releases oxygen as it travels through the veins to the lungs. B. It binds carbon dioxide along the amino acid chains of the hemoglobin molecule. C. It has a very weak, reversible bond to oxygen at the iron atom of the heme complex. D. It has a red color, thus giving blood its red appearance.
A.
________ clump together to form a temporary patch in the walls of damaged blood vessels. A. Platelets B. Basophils C. Neutrophils D. Lymphocytes E. Monocytes
A.
Which of the following are plasma proteins that are an essential component of the clotting system? A. fibrinogens B. albumins C. electrolytes D. globulins E. regulatory proteins
A. Fibrinogens
Blood cells and cell fragments suspended in the liquid matrix are collectively called the formed elements. A. True B. False
A. True
Lymphocytes are the most numerous leukocytes. A. True B. False
B.
NK cells are a type of ________. A. erythrocyte B. lymphocyte C. basophil D. monocyte E.neutrophil
B.
The functions of blood include which of the following? A. distributing carbon dioxide to body tissues B. distributing FSH to the thyroid C. cooling body temperature during exercise by distributing blood to the vessels of the skin D. All of the listed choices are functions of the blood.
C. Cooling body temperature during exercise by distributing blood to the vessels of the skin
Which formed elements of blood lose most of their organelles during differentiation and maturation? A. monocytes B. basophils C. erythrocytes D. megakaryocytes E. lymphocytes
C. Erythrocytes
If a person's blood agglutinates when combined with A antibodies and Rh antibodies in a blood test, which of the following would be true? A. The person has a higher risk for sickle cell anemia. B. This person could receive blood from a donor with AB-positive blood. C. This person could donate blood to a person with A-positive blood. D. This person could donate blood to a person with O-negative blood.
C. This person could donate blood to a person with A-positive blood
The white blood cells that contain granules with histamine are called ________. A. lymphocytes B. monocytes C. eosinophils D. basophils E. neutrophils
D.
Which statement regarding red blood cells is FALSE? A. The lack of a nucleus in an erythrocyte allows it to hold more hemoglobin for oxygen transportation. B. The flattened-disc appearance of the erythrocyte allows it to flex as it moves through a capillary bed. C. The biconcave shape allows for rapid diffusion of the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide. D. The shape of an erythrocyte allows it to bind leukocytes so that the white blood cells reach injured areas intact.
D.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood? A. transportation of metabolic wastes to the kidneys for removal from the body B. transportation of white blood cells to areas of injury C. distribution of hormones to target tissues D. sensation of pressure in the skin
D. Sensation of pressure in the skin
If a person has inadequate levels of fibrinogen in the blood, which of the following would be affected? A. the person's ability to fight an infection B.the person's ability to distribute hormones to target organs C. the person's ability to have an allergic response D. the person's ability to clot blood after an injury
D. The person's ability to clot blood after an injury
Which of the following is FALSE regarding platelets? A. They are routinely held in the spleen. B. They have a lifespan of approximately 9-12 days. C. They are derived from large cells called megakaryocytes. D. They are tiny cells containing a nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.
D. They are tiny cells containing a nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum
Megakaryocytes produce ________. A. monocytes B. lymphocytes C. erythrocytes D. basophils E. platelets
E.
Which blood type could be administered to anyone without the risk of a cross-reaction? A. A B. B C. Rh+ D. AB E. O
E.
Which of the following is the normal pH range of blood? A. 9.35-9.65 B. 8.25-8.50 C. 2-3.55 D. 4.35-5.45 E. 7.35-7.45
E. 7.35-7.45
The concentration of ________ in interstitial fluid is much higher than that of plasma. A. hydrogen B. ammonia C. oxygen D. nitrogen E. CO2
E. CO2
