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Match the function with the most appropriate category. -Erythrocytes clumping together


A) Agglutination
B) Coagulation
C) Immune function
D) Blood Grouping
E) Diagnostic Blood Test

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?


A) Red blood cells take on the sickle shape when oxygen levels are low.
B) Sickle-shaped red blood cells can become lodged in capillaries.
C) Tissue damage from decreased blood supply.
D) Sickle-shaped red blood cells are less likely to rupture.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Erythropoietin


A) is secreted by the kidney.
B) inhibits the production of erythrocytes.
C) is produced in response to increased blood pressure.
D) is found both in the plasma and inside red blood cells.
E) is produced by the red bone marrow.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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Lymphocytes


A) are the largest of the leukocytes.
B) migrate to lymphatic tissue.
C) produce histamine.
D) release heparin.
E) are phagocytic.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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A severely dehydrated patient begins to experience the formation of random blood clots. Why is this happening?


A) Dehydration collapses the capillaries and exposes collagen, which triggers the extrinsic mechanism of coagulation.
B) Dehydration stimulates vasospasms, which in turn lead to clot formation.
C) Dehydration leads to a concentration of clotting factors, which triggers the extrinsic mechanism of coagulation.
D) Dehydration leads to a concentration of clotting factors, which triggers the intrinsic mechanism of coagulation.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma,


A) agglutination of erythrocytes occurs.
B) hemolysis of leukocytes may occur.
C) the antibodies dissolve.
D) the blood group changes.
E) coagulation occurs.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Match the function with the most appropriate category. -Determining blood chemistry


A) Agglutination
B) Coagulation
C) Immune function
D) Blood Grouping
E) Diagnostic Blood Test

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Plasma


A) is one of the formed elements.
B) is the liquid matrix of the blood.
C) transports waste products but not nutrients.
D) accounts for less than half of the blood volume.
E) is serum plus formed elements.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called ________.

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In hemolytic disease of the newborn,


A) antibodies from the mother cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
B) hemolysis of white blood cells may occur.
C) fibrin is hydrolyzed.
D) the mother frequently dies during childbirth.
E) antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta and affect the mother.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which plasma protein is correctly matched to its function?


A) Fibrinogen - transport of fatty acids
B) Albumin - helps to fight infection
C) Globulin - transport and immunity
D) Globulin - blood clotting

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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