Question 1

Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Ions

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A)  The suspending medium for blood components
B)  The most abundant plasma protein
C)  A protein that functions in clotting
D)  A plasma protein that is involved in immunity
E)  Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balanceF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)  occurs when

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A)   an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus.
B)   an Rh-positive woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus.
C)   an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-negative fetus.
D)   an Rh-negative woman is carrying an Rh-positive fetus.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

All of the following could be learned from a blood chemistry test except

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A)   blood urea nitrogen.
B)   bilirubin levels.
C)   elevated glucose levels.
D)   elevated cholesterol levels.
E)   heart rate and blood pressure.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A person with type B blood

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A)   has antigen A.
B)   has anti-A antibodies .
C)   will have a transfusion reaction if given type B blood.
D)   has anti-B antibodies.
E)   can receive type A blood.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

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A)   Biconcave cells
B)   Cells can change shape
C)   Cytoplasm contains hemoglobin
D)   Nucleus is centrally located
E)   Main role is transporting blood gasesF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Arrange the following events of coagulation in proper sequence.
(1)  Prothrombin → thrombin
(2)  Fibrinogen → fibrin
(3)  Activation of factor XII
(4)  Formation of prothrombinase

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A)   4, 3, 1, 2
B)   2, 4, 3, 1
C)   3, 4, 1, 2
D)   3, 2, 4, 1
E)   1, 2, 3, 4F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-A antigens and anti-B antibodies

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A)  Agglutination
B)  Coagulation
C)  Immune function
D)  Blood Grouping
E)  Diagnostic Blood TestF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

An increase in hemoglobin increases

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A)   the ability of the blood to carry O2 to various tissues.
B)   the quantity of plasma protein available for blood clotting.
C)   the leukocyte count.
D)   the body's immune response.
E)   the osmotic pressure of the blood.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Iron

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A)   is needed to produce hemoglobin.
B)   is a plasma coagulation factor.
C)   is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule.
D)   prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin.
E)   interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel. This is known as ________.

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A)   platelet adhesion
B)   vascular spasm
C)   hemostasis
D)   coagulationE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

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A)   Na+
B)   K+
C)   Mg2+
D)   Ca2+E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When large quantities of blood are lost, erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

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A)   the body's ability to fight infection.
B)   oxygen-carrying capacity.
C)   thrombin levels.
D)   normal blood pH.
E)   iron levels.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

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A)   increased heme in his circulatory system.
B)   increased globin in his circulatory system.
C)   increased bilirubin in his circulatory system.
D)   decreased rate of globin breakdown.
E)   All the choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation.
(1)  Thrombin
(2)  Fibrinogen
(3)  Prothrombinase
(4)  Activated factor XII

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 2, 4, 1
B)   4, 3, 2, 1
C)   4, 3, 1, 2
D)   3, 4, 1, 2
E)   3, 1, 4, 2F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role.
-Prothrombinase

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissue
B)  Converts prothrombin to thrombin
C)  The insoluble protein that forms the network of the clot
D)  Needed by the liver to produce prothrombin
E)  Fibrin-stabilizing factorF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is ________.

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A)   Na+
B)   albumin
C)   globulin
D)   fibrinogen
E)   fibrinolysisF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer.
-(1)  The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen
(2)  The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

Accepted Answer

A)  The first item is greater than the second item.
B)  The first item is less than the second item.
C)  The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 18

Match the function with the most appropriate category.
-Exposure to antigens leads to development of antibodies

Accepted Answer

A)  Agglutination
B)  Coagulation
C)  Immune function
D)  Blood Grouping
E)  Diagnostic Blood TestF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

During platelet plug formation, platelets release ________ and endothelial cells release ________, which lead to vasoconstriction.

Accepted Answer

A)   endothelin; thromboxane
B)   erythropoietin; thromboxane
C)   thromboxane; histamine
D)   histamine; heparin
E)   thromboxane; endothelinF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which white blood cells function primarily as phagocytotic cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monocytes and lymphocytes
B)   Basophils and neutrophils
C)   Eosinophils and monocytes
D)   Neutrophils and monocytesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Which ion is necessary for the coagulation process?

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Which white blood cells function primarily as phagocytotic cells?

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Randolf was suffering from severe hepatitis. His skin appeared to be jaundiced. That color change was due to

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A person with type B blood

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Match the function with the most appropriate category. -Exposure to antigens leads to development of antibodies

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An increase in hemoglobin increases

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During platelet plug formation, platelets release ________ and endothelial cells release ________, which lead to vasoconstriction.

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The plasma component that forms fibrin, the insoluble protein, in a blood clot is ________.

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Match the function with the most appropriate category. -A antigens and anti-B antibodies

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Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer. -(1) The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen (2) The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

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All of the following could be learned from a blood chemistry test except

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Which of the following phrases is least likely to be used in describing erythrocytes?

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When large quantities of blood are lost, erythrocytes must be replaced to restore

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Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role. -Prothrombinase

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Iron

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Arrange the following events of coagulation in proper sequence. (1) Prothrombin → thrombin (2) Fibrinogen → fibrin (3) Activation of factor XII (4) Formation of prothrombinase

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Choose the arrangement that lists the chemicals in the order in which they would be used for coagulation. (1) Thrombin (2) Fibrinogen (3) Prothrombinase (4) Activated factor XII

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Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description. -Ions

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when

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The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel. This is known as ________.

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