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