Question 1

A sign of thrombocytopenia would be

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A)  a drop in oxygen-carrying capacity.
B)  allergic reactions.
C)  bacterial infections.
D)  excessive clotting.
E)  bleeding.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

________ is responsible for the RBC's ability to transport oxygen and CO₂.

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A)  Hemoglobin
B)  Fibrinogen
C)  Albumin
D)  Transferrin
E)  FerritinF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Soon after donating 0.5 liters of blood,one would expect

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A)  an increased reticulocyte count.
B)  an increased platelet count.
C)  an increased erythrocyte count.
D)  an increased neutrophil count.
E)  increased levels of clotting factors.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is reduced,owing to a low blood hemoglobin concentration,is called

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A)  thrombocytopenia.
B)  leukopenia.
C)  polycythemia.
D)  anemia.
E)  leukocytosis.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

White blood cells that are increased in allergic individuals are the

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A)  neutrophils.
B)  eosinophils.
C)  platelets.
D)  lymphocytes.
E)  monocytes.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

In adults,the only site of red blood cell production,and the primary site of white blood cell formation,is the

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A)  liver.
B)  spleen.
C)  thymus.
D)  red bone marrow.
E)  yellow bone marrow.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by the

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A)  sticking of platelets to each other.
B)  activation of Factor XII by platelet factors.
C)  release of tissue factor (Factor III) by damaged endothelium.
D)  release of heparin from the liver.
E)  conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements
Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the cell labeled "2."

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A)  lymphocyte
B)  eosinophil
C)  basophil
D)  neutrophil
E)  monocyteF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

When checking the efficiency of gas exchange,it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from

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A)  the heart.
B)  the lungs.
C)  an artery.
D)  a vein.
E)  capillaries.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Thyroid-binding globulin is an example of which kind of plasma protein?

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A)  metalloprotein
B)  steroid-binding
C)  hormone-binding
D)  apolipoprotein
E)  transport albuminF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following are common sources of vitamin K?

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A)  green vegetables
B)  organ meats
C)  whole grains
D)  intestinal bacteria
E)  All of answers are correct.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The level of erythropoietin in the blood would rise due to all of the following except

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A)  anemia.
B)  high altitude.
C)  as a consequence of hemorrhage.
D)  periods of fasting.
E)  when blood flow to the kidneys is disrupted.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Plasma thromboplastin is a factor in the ________ pathway.

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A)  extrinsic
B)  intrinsic
C)  common
D)  retraction
E)  fibrinolyticF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The average life span of a red blood cell is

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A)  24 hours.
B)  1 month.
C)  4 months.
D)  about 1 year.
E)  many years.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Pernicious anemia caused by a lack of intrinsic factor is specifically treated by

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A)  oral doses of iron.
B)  injections of iron.
C)  oral doses of vitamin B₁₂.
D)  injections of vitamin B₁₂.
E)  blood transfusion.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

A substance that activates plasminogen might be useful to

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A)  cause clots to form faster.
B)  cause clot dissolution to proceed faster.
C)  initiate clot formation.
D)  mimic heparin.
E)  recruit neutrophils to an infection.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

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A)  viscosity.
B)  specific gravity.
C)  packed volume.
D)  hematocrit.
E)  differential cell count.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called

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A)  thrombi.
B)  emboli.
C)  plaques.
D)  clots.
E)  occlusions.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 19: Blood

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

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A sign of thrombocytopenia would be

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The level of erythropoietin in the blood would rise due to all of the following except

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Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the cell labeled "2."

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Pernicious anemia caused by a lack of intrinsic factor is specifically treated by

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Soon after donating 0.5 liters of blood,one would expect

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Which of the following are common sources of vitamin K?

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The average life span of a red blood cell is

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Plasma thromboplastin is a factor in the ________ pathway.

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In adults,the only site of red blood cell production,and the primary site of white blood cell formation,is the

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Thyroid-binding globulin is an example of which kind of plasma protein?

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When checking the efficiency of gas exchange,it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from

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The condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is reduced,owing to a low blood hemoglobin concentration,is called

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A substance that activates plasminogen might be useful to

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Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called

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________ is responsible for the RBC's ability to transport oxygen and CO₂.

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The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by the

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White blood cells that are increased in allergic individuals are the

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Exam 19: Blood

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

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A sign of thrombocytopenia would be

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The level of erythropoietin in the blood would rise due to all of the following except

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Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the cell labeled "2."

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Pernicious anemia caused by a lack of intrinsic factor is specifically treated by

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Soon after donating 0.5 liters of blood,one would expect

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Which of the following are common sources of vitamin K?

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The average life span of a red blood cell is

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Plasma thromboplastin is a factor in the ________ pathway.

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In adults,the only site of red blood cell production,and the primary site of white blood cell formation,is the

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Thyroid-binding globulin is an example of which kind of plasma protein?

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When checking the efficiency of gas exchange,it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from

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The condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is reduced,owing to a low blood hemoglobin concentration,is called

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Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called

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________ is responsible for the RBC's ability to transport oxygen and CO₂.

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