Question 1

The most abundant component of plasma is:

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A)  proteins.
B)  gases.
C)  water.
D)  ions.

Question 2

What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

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A)  gamma globulin
B)  beta globulin
C)  hemoglobin
D)  albumin

Question 3

Explain how oxyhemoglobin differs from deoxyhemoglobin.

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Oxyhemoglobin (HbO₂)is formed when oxygen...

Question 4

When blood is centrifuged,what is found in the buffy coat?

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A)  plasma and leukocytes
B)  erythrocytes and platelets
C)  platelets and leukocytes
D)  leukocytes and erythrocytes

Question 5

Thrombolysis begins with fibrinolysis and the breakdown of the fibrin glue that was produced during coagulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The hematocrit is the percentage of blood composed of:

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A)  leukocytes.
B)  platelets.
C)  plasma.
D)  erythrocytes.

Question 7

The function of red blood cells is to:

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A)  phagocytize bacteria.
B)  transport oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C)  transport nutrients to the body's cells and tissues.
D)  stop blood loss from an injured blood vessel.

Question 8

Determine the effects of a calcium deficiency on blood clotting.

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Calcium ions are necessary in both the i...

Question 9

Briefly explain why AB+ is considered the universal recipient.

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AB+ blood lacks the major anti...

Question 10

Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as:

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A)  agglutinins.
B)  tissue factors.
C)  antigens.
D)  antibodies.

Question 11

Platelets are cell fragments formed from:

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A)  monoblasts.
B)  megakaryocytes.
C)  myeloblasts.
D)  lymphocytes.

Question 12

Which cell develops into mature neutrophils?

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A)  monoblast
B)  band (stab) cell
C)  lymphoblast
D)  monocyte

Question 13

The process of red blood cell production is known as:

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A)  erythropenia.
B)  erythrocytosis.
C)  erythropoiesis.
D)  polycythemia.

Question 14

What cell gives rise to all formed elements?

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A)  hematopoietic stem cell (HS
C)  
B)  proerythroblast
C)  reticulocyte
D)  erythroblast

Question 15

Describe the structure of hemoglobin.

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Hemoglobin is a protein found in erythro...

Question 16

Explain what thrombolysis accomplishes.

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After the wound has healed,the blood clo...

Question 17

Both granulocytes and agranulocytes arise from the lymphoid stem cell line.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which organ traps older erythrocytes so they will be removed from circulation?

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A)  stomach
B)  spleen
C)  gallbladder
D)  pancreas

Question 19

A bruise appears greenish in the skin because:

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A)  green-colored hemoglobin leaks from the bloodstream into the bruise.
B)  dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury.
C)  bilirubin from hemoglobin recycling has accumulated in the bruise.
D)  the heme group in hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin.

Question 20

What is the hematocrit?

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The hematocrit is the percenta...

Exam 19: Blood

Explain how oxyhemoglobin differs from deoxyhemoglobin.

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The process of red blood cell production is known as:

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Both granulocytes and agranulocytes arise from the lymphoid stem cell line.

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The function of red blood cells is to:

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Determine the effects of a calcium deficiency on blood clotting.

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Thrombolysis begins with fibrinolysis and the breakdown of the fibrin glue that was produced during coagulation.

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The most abundant component of plasma is:

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A bruise appears greenish in the skin because:

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Which cell develops into mature neutrophils?

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What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

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Describe the structure of hemoglobin.

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The hematocrit is the percentage of blood composed of:

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What is the hematocrit?

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What cell gives rise to all formed elements?

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Platelets are cell fragments formed from:

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When blood is centrifuged,what is found in the buffy coat?

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Briefly explain why AB+ is considered the universal recipient.

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Explain what thrombolysis accomplishes.

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Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as:

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Which organ traps older erythrocytes so they will be removed from circulation?

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