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Blood Chapter Review

Blood chapter

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The average amount of blood in an average size adult is _____ L. A 2 liters B 3 liters C 5 liters D 7 liters 5 liters
The percentage of blood cells in whole blood is called _____. A plasma B hematocrit C erythrocytes D serum hematocrit
Which blood components transport most of the gases? A erythrocytes B platelets C leukocytes D plasma plasma
Each red cell contains about _____% of its volume as the pigment hemoglobin. A 5% B 10% C 33% D 66% 33%
Which cell has no nucleus when it is mature? A platelet B neutrophil C erythrocyte D lymphocyte erythrocyte
Which of these factors will increase the RBC? A exercise B dieting C low body temperature D decreased altitudes exercise
Damaged or old red blood cells are removed by the liver and _____. A kidney B skeletal muscle C bone marrow D spleen spleen
Red blood cells live around _____ before they disintegrate. A one month B 120 days C 21 days D three month 120 days
Which organ has a primary role in stimulating blood cell formation? A kidney B liver C bone marrow D spleen bone marrow
Which of the following is responsible for color and transporting oxygen in a Red Blood Cell A Hematocrite B Plasma C Hemoglobin D erythrocytes Hemoglobin
Which of the following is an agranulocyte? A neutrophil B monocyte C basophil D eosinophil monocyte
Which of the following white blood cells releases heparin and histamine? A Leukocyte B Neutrophil C Eosinophil D Basophil Basophil
Which of the following are products of hemoglobin breakdown? (select all that apply) A heme B Lymphocytes C globin D Monocytes Heme globin
Which of the following hormones controls the rate of red blood cell formation? A histamines B Thyroxine C erythropoietin D Prolactin erythropoietin
What is the nature of blood? A Solid B Gas C Liquid D Plasma Liquid
How does the body produce blood cells? A Through the bone marrow B In the heart C In the kidneys D In the lung Through the bone marrow
What causes the red color of blood? A Hemoglobin B Platelets C Oxygen D Carbon dioxide Hemoglobin
What is the function of white blood cells? A Transport oxygen B Fight infections C Clot blood D Produce hormones Fight infections
What is it called when WBC exceeds 10,000 per mm3? A Leukopenia B megakaryocytes C leukocytosis D Albumins leukocytosis
What is it called when WBC count below 5,000 per mm3? A Leukopenia B megakaryocytes C leukocytosis D Albumins Leukopenia
Which leukocyte does not have phagocytic properties? A monocyte B lymphocyte C neutrophil D eosinophil lymphocyte
Which is the rarest ABO blood type? A A B B C AB D O AB
Why is Rh factor important in blood typing? A It determines if blood is positive or negative B It can cause complications in certain scenarios such as pregnancy C It affects platelet count D It has no significance It can cause complications in certain scenarios such as pregnancy
What results in agglutination in transfused blood? A An increase in white blood cells B A decrease in platelets C Mismatched blood types between donor and recipient D Decreased levels of plasma Mismatched blood types between donor and recipient
Which type of antigens does blood type AB have? A Both A and B antigens B No antigens C Only A antigen D Only B antigen Both A and B antigens
Which is not a plasma protein? A albumins B globulins C thermogens D fibrinogens thermogens
Which of the following are components of plasma? A Water B Electrolytes C Proteins D Vitamins water, electrolytes, proteins, Vitamins
What happens after megakaryocytes break apart? They release platelets into circulation The larger fragments shrink and become platelets.
What color is the pigment bilirubin responsible for? A Green B Red C Orange D Blue orange
Which organs primarily releases erythropoietin to control red blood cell formation? A Kidneys B Liver C Bone marrow D Heart kidneys and liver
Which of the following are characteristics of monocytes? A They have a multilobed nucleus. B They release histamine. C Bigger than red blood cells (two to three times bigger) D They are primarily involved in allergic reactions. Bigger than red blood cells (two to three times bigger)
What is the main function of red blood cells? A Fight infections B Carry oxygen C Clot blood D Transport waste Carry oxygen
What is a side effect of blood doping? A Reduced endurance B Improved flexibility C Enhanced memory D Heart attack D Heart attack
How does plasma contribute to the storage and synthesis functions of the liver? Transports glucose to liver for glycogen storage
What is the primary function of platelets in the human body? A Transport oxygen B Balance electrolytes C Assist in blood clotting D Regulate body temperature Assist in blood clotting
What initiates the process of hemostasis following a blood vessel injury? A Vascular spasm B Platelet production C Red blood cell generation D Electrolyte balance Vascular spasm
During hemostasis, which protein is essential for the formation of a blood clot? A Fibrin B Actin C Myosin D Keratin Fibrin
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