Biology Chapter 11(Blood)

T/F:Because of their large nucleus and cell size, white blood cells remain contained within the blood vessels

false

T/F:Of the 50 types of plasma proteins found in blood, globulins are the most abundant.

false

An important function of white blood cells is

fighting infection

Some of these blood proteins are antibodies

globulins

The __________ regulates red blood cell production.

kidney

Which of the following will NOT be found in a red blood cell?

nucleus

What is NOT a function of blood?

regulation of blood pressure and pulse

When hemoglobin from worn-out red blood cells is broken down, some of the waste products are commonly released into the __________.

small intestine to help with digestion

Platelets

stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break

To which of the following substances does hemoglobin most readily bind?

Carbon monoxide

Which cell below might you regularly observe living outside of blood vessels?

Monocytes

George is stuck out in the hot, dry desert without any water, and he is sweating a lot. Which of these components of the blood should decrease?

Plasma

The liquid portion of the blood that consists of about 55% of the total volume of blood is referred to as ________.

Plasma

What does a high level of eosinophils indicate?

Presence of parasitic worms

Which of the following components makes up the largest proportion of the formed elements of blood?

Red blood cells

Which of these white blood cells gives rise to plasma cells, which can then produce antibodies?

B lymphocytes

The yellowish color characteristic of a bruise that is healing and a jaundiced baby are both caused by the presence of __________.

Bilirubin

Which of these is part of the defense against parasites, such as tapeworms and hookworms, that have invaded the body?

Eosinophils

Stan, a champion athlete, sleeps up in the mountains at 10,000 feet every night to increase his red blood cell count for better athletic performance. Which hormone increases to make that possible?

Erythropoietin

Which of the following will stimulate the production of red blood cells?

Erythropoietin

Which of the following statements best describes stem cells?

They are undifferentiated cells in the red bone marrow

T/F:Erythropoietin stimulates the red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

True

T/F:Granulocytes contain chemicals that are used to destroy invading pathogens.

True

T/F:Liver disease or malfunction often results in jaundice.

True

T/F:Susan was working in the garden and was stung by a wasp. The site of the sting became inflamed and swollen with fluid immediately. The white blood cells responsible for her body's reaction to the sting were basophils.

True

T/F:The most common white blood cell is the neutrophil.

True

T/F:The shape of a red blood cell maximizes surface area and the exchange of gases.

True