book Q's: BLOOD

The most abundant component of plasma is __________. proteins ions gases water

water

Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as __________. tissue factors agglutinins antigens antibodies

antigens

Which blood type is compatible with B- during a transfusion? B+ AB- O+ O-

O-

A centrifuged sample of blood shows 53% plasma, 1% buffy coat, and 46% erythrocytes. What percent of the blood is composed of leukocytes and platelets? 1% 46% 53% 30%

1%

During a transfusion, incompatible antigens can be introduced. Antibodies can bind to foreign antigens, causing them to clump together, or __________. coagulate granulate agglutinate activate

agglutinate

What plasma protein is most important for the blood's colloid osmotic pressure? albumin transport proteins antibodies collagen

albumin

The ABO blood group is based on which antigen(s)? antigen O antigens A and B antigen Rh antigen D

antigens A and B

Nora was exposed to radiation that caused her red bone marrow to make less red blood cells. This condition is known as __________. sickle cell anemia iron-deficiency anemia hemolytic anemia aplastic anemia

aplastic anemia

This cell is the the least common type of leukocyte

basophil

What ions are necessary for both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways to the coagulation cascade? iron ions magnesium ions potassium ions calcium ions

calcium ions

Some rat poisons contain a toxin that block's the liver's ability to utilize vitamin K. Animals that consume this poison would have problems with __________. agglutination coagulation thrombolysis erythropoiesis

coagulation

This cell type responds to infection with parasitic worms

eosinophil

The process of red blood cell production is known as __________. polycythemia erythropoiesis erythrocytosis erythropenia

erythropoiesis

T/F: Platelets can undergo mitosis and perform repairs if damaged.

false

Which of the following must occur first during hemostasis? clot retraction thrombolysis formation of fibrin formation of thrombin

formation of thrombin

What cell gives rise to all formed elements? proerythroblast erythroblast hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) reticulocyte

hematopoietic stem cells

What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes? beta globulin hemoglobin gamma globulin albumin

hemoglobin

The stoppage of bleeding is known as __________. thrombolysis hemostasis coagulation platelet plug formation

hemostasis

What organ serves as the control center for the regulation of erythropoiesis? spleen pancreas liver kidney

kidney

Which type of leukocyte may produce antibodies? neutrophil lymphocyte eosinophil monocyte

lymphocyte

What cells are categorized as agranulocytes? reticulocytes and erythrocytes neutrophils and basophils lymphocytes and monocytes eosinophils and basophils

lymphocytes and monocytes

Platelets are cell fragments formed from __________. lymphocytes megakaryocytes monoblasts myeloblasts

megakaryocytes

This cell is distinguished by the large U-shaped nucleus

monocyte

This cell type is the most common type of leukocyte

neutrophil

What is the most common type of leukocyte in a healthy adult? eosinophil lymphocyte neutrophil basophil

neutrophil

What forms the majority of blood? buffy coat leukocytes platelets plasma

plasma

Hemostasis is mediated by __________. erythrocytes monocytes platelets lymphocytes

platelets

All red blood cells in an adult originate in the __________. heart spleen red bone marrow liver

red bone marrow

The function of RBC is to ________. transport nutrients to the body's cells and tissues stop blood loss from an injured blood vessel transport oxygen and carbon dioxide phagocytize bacteria

transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

T/F: The universal blood donor is O- since this blood type lacks the A, B, and Rh antigens.

true

Select the appropriate pathway for the steps of hemostasis. vascular spasms, coagulation, platelet plug formation, clot retraction, thrombolysis platelet plug formation, vascular spasms, coagulation, clot retraction, thrombolysis vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation, thrombolysis, clot retraction vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation, clot retraction, thrombolysis

vascular spasms platelet plug formation coagulation clot retraction thrombolysis

What vitamin is necessary for certain clotting factors to operate during coagulation? vitamin C vitamin E vitamin K vitamin D

vitamin K

How much blood does the average adult have? 1.5 L 3 L 5 L 7 L

5 liters

What percentage of the blood is composed of plasma? 15% 45% 55% 75%

55%

Normal blood pH should fall between __________. 6.95 and 7.15 7.15 and 7.25 7.35 and 7.45 7.65 and 7.85

7.35 and 7.45

Which of the following blood types would agglutinate if donated to a person with blood type A+? O+ A- O- B-

B-