Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 11: Blood

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
The percentage of blood made up of red blood cells is called the
A)buffy coat.
B)differential count.
C)hematocrit.
D)complete blood count.
2
The hematocrit is normally
A)45%.
B)55%.
C)30%.
D)40%.
3
Which of the following is NOT a defense function of the blood?
A)blood clotting.
B)removes dead cells.
C)removes pathogens.
D)regulates pH.
4
The fluid component of blood is called
A)plasma
B)tissue fluid
C)lymph
D)cytoplasm
5
Identify the types of plasma proteins.
A)Albumins, globulins and glycogen.
B)Albumins, fibrinogen and globulins.
C)Erythrocytes, fibrinogen and globulins.
D)Erythrocytes, globulins and plasma
6
Which of the following is NOT a function of plasma proteins?
A)carry oxygen
B)maintain pH
C)maintain osmotic pressure
D)coagulation of blood
7
Plasma consists of 90-92% of ______.
A)formed elements
B)hemoglobin
C)plasma proteins
D)water
8
The majority of plasma proteins are produced by the ______.
A)bone marrow
B)kidney
C)liver
D)thyroid gland
9
Identify the types of formed elements.
A)Albumins, globulins and fibrinogen.
B)Albumins, globulin and glycogen.
C)Erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
D)Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils.
10
Hematopoiesis is the production of:
A)plasma proteins
B)red blood cells only
C)white blood cells only
D)red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
11
In adults, blood cells are produced in the
A)kidneys
B)liver
C)spleen
D)red bone marrow
12
Red blood cells are also called
A)erythrocytes
B)hemocytes
C)monocytes
D)platelets
13
The main component of erythrocytes is
A)fibrinogen.
B)hemoglobin.
C)globulin.
D)lipoprotein.
14
Identify the normal erythrocyte count.
A)6,000/cubic mm
B)200,000/cubic mm
C)5 million/cubic mm
D)20 million/cubic mm
15
Identify the iron-containing molecule within erythrocytes that binds to oxygen.
A)albumin
B)fibrinogen
C)hemoglobin
D)plasma
16
Identify the formed element that has the shape of a biconcave disk.
A)red blood cell
B)white blood cell
C)platelet
17
Which of the following is NOT related to red blood cell structure and function?
A)Transportation of oxygen gas.
B)Bilobed nucleus.
C)Smaller than white blood cell.
D)Contain hemoglobin.
18
Red blood cells live for
A)about 10 days.
B)about 60 days.
C)about 120 days.
D)several years.
19
Identify the function of erythropoietin.
A)Binds and transports oxygen.
B)Stimulates the production of red blood cells.
C)Stimulates the destruction of red blood cells.
D)Stimulates the formation of a clot.
20
Erythropoietin is produced primarily by the:
A)bone marrow
B)kidneys
C)skeletal muscles
D)spleen
21
Erythropoietin is produced in response to:
A)an infection
B)damaged blood vessels
C)low oxygen levels
D)high oxygen levels
22
Identify the organs that remove old and damaged red blood cells from circulation.
A)Bone marrow and kidneys.
B)Bone marrow and spleen
C)Kidneys and spleen
D)Liver and spleen
23
Polycythemia is an elevated:
A)blood pressure
B)number of formed elements
C)number of red blood cells
D)number of white blood cells
24
Identify a type of dietary anemia.
A)hemolytic anemia
B)polycythemia
C)pernicious anemia
D)aplastic anemia
25
Compared to red blood cells, white blood cells are:
A)larger and lack a nucleus.
B)larger and have a nucleus.
C)smaller and lack a nucleus.
D)smaller and have a nucleus.
26
Identify the formed element responsible for fighting infection, removing dead and dying cells and destroying cancerous cells.
A)Albumin
B)Erythrocytes
C)Leukocytes
D)Platelets
27
Identify the normal leukocyte count.
A)6,000/cubic mm
B)200,000/cubic mm
C)5 million/cubic mm
D)20 million/cubic mm
28
Identify the most abundant white blood cells.
A)neutrophils
B)eosinophils
C)basophils
D)lymphocytes
29
Identify the type of white blood cell that fights parasitic infections and decreases allergic reactions.
A)Basophils
B)Eosinophils
C)Monocytes
D)Neutrophils.
30
Identify the type of white blood cell that is first to respond to an infection.
A)monocytes
B)lymphocytes
C)eosinophils
D)neutrophils
31
Which of the following is NOT a granular lymphocyte?
A)basophil
B)neutrophil
C)monocyte
D)eosinophil
32
Identify the type of white blood cell that releases histamine and heparin.
A)basophil
B)neutrophil
C)monocyte
D)lymphocyte
33
Identify a type of white blood cell that is associated with specific immunity.
A)neutrophil
B)eosinophil
C)lymphocyte
D)monocyte
34
Macrophage differentiate from:
A)erythrocytes
B)lymphocytes
C)monocytes
D)neutrophils
35
Uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells is called
A)leukocytosis.
B)polycythemia.
C)anemia.
D)leukemia.
36
Fragments of megakaryocytes are:
A)basophils
B)lymphocytes
C)monocytes
D)platelets
37
Identify the formed element that functions in initiating the process of blood clotting.
A)basophils
B)erythrocytes
C)neutrophils
D)platelets
38
List the three major events of hemostasis in chronological order.
A)platelet plug formation, vascular spasms, coagulation
B)vascular spasms, coagulation, platelet plug formation
C)coagulation, platelet plug formation, vascular spasms
D)vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation
39
Identify the substance that helps to convert fibrinogen into fibrin.
A)thrombin
B)prothrombin
C)vitamin K
D)fibrin activator
40
Identify the substance that converts prothrombin to thrombin.
A)fibrin
B)prothrombin activator
C)vitamin K
D)fibrinogen
41
What mineral is necessary for blood coagulation?
A)potassium
B)sodium
C)barium
D)calcium
42
Hemorrhagic bleeding disorders may result from a deficiency of vitamin:
A)B12
B)D
C)E
D)K
43
Plasma minus fibrinogen and prothrombin is called
A)lymph
B)serum
C)tissue fluid
D)interstitial fluid
44
The majority of clotting factors are produced by the:
A)bone marrow
B)kidneys
C)liver
D)platelets
45
Place the four major events of coagulation in chronological order:
Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Formation of prothrombin activator
Interaction of fibrin threads with the platelet plug
A)1-2-3-4
B)2-3-4-1
C)3-2-1-4
D)3-1-4-2
46
What is a low platelet count called?
A)coagulation
B)hemorrhage
C)thrombocytopenia
D)hemostasis
47
A group of inherited clotting disorders called hemophilias are due to
A)a deficiency of platelets.
B)a deficiency of clotting factors.
C)an excessive numbers of platelets.
D)none of the above.
48
A blood clot that forms and stays in an unbroken blood vessel is a(an)
A)thrombus.
B)embolus.
C)prothrmbin activator.
D)edema.
49
Clumping of red blood cells is called
A)hemostasis.
B)coagulation.
C)agglutination.
D)transfusion.
50
Type O blood cells have
A)A antigens
B)B antigens
C)A and B antigens
D)Neither A nor B antigens
51
Individuals with type AB+ blood would have ______ antibodies in their plasma.
A)anti-A and anti-B
B)anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh
C)anti-Rh
D)no anti-A, anti-B, or anti-Rh
52
Identify the type of blood type that is the "universal recipient".
A)type AB
B)type A
C)type B
D)type O
53
A person with Type A blood can safely receive blood from a person with
A)Type B.
B)Type AB.
C)Type O.
D)none of the above.
54
A person with Type O blood can safely receive blood from a person with
A)Type AB.
B)Type O.
C)Type A.
D)All of the above.
55
A person with Type AB blood can safely receive blood from a person with
A)Type AB.
B)Type O.
C)Type B.
D)all of the above.
56
An individual has Rh antigens on the surface of their red blood cells and anti A and anti B antibodies in the plasma. The blood type of this individual is:
A)AB+
B)AB-
C)O+
D)O-
57
An individual has A antigens on the surface of their red blood cells and anti B antibodies in their plasma. The blood type of this individual is:
A)A+
B)A-
C)B+
D)B-
58
The risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn exists when the mother is ______ and the child is ______.
A)O; AB
B)AB: O
C)Rh+; Rh-
D)Rh-; Rh+
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