Question 1

The most important action of plasma albumin is

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A)  acting as antibodies of immunity.
B)  transporting lipids and fat-soluble vitamins.
C)  serving as energy sources.
D)  helping maintain colloid osmotic pressure.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In an adult,red blood cells are produced primarily in the _______ _______ ________ .

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Question 3

On a long transcontinental flight,a middle-aged man gets up and exercises in the aisle,moving his hands,feet,arms,and legs as much as he can.He does this every two hours.The flight attendant asks him to sit down,but he explains that he is trying to prevent a very dangerous medical condition.He is talking about

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A)  leukemiA.
B)  deep vein thrombosis.
C)  aplastic anemia.
D)  thrombocytopenia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

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A)  deoxyhemoglobin.
B)  oxyhemoglobin.
C)  carbon dioxide.
D)  carbon monoxide.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Blood vessel spasms following an injury are stimulated by

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A)  parasympathetic impulses.
B)  the formation of a fibrin clot.
C)  serotonin released from platelets.
D)  the release of heparin from eosinophils.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The clumping of red blood cells that occurs when transfused blood is of an incompatible type is called ______________ .

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The answer of The clumping of red blood cells that...

Question 7

The formed elements in the blood are

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A)  mostly red blood cells.
B)  mostly white blood cells.
C)  mostly platelets.
D)  about equal numbers of red blood cells,white blood cells,and platelets.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is not required for the formation of a blood clot?

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A)  Calcium
B)  Fibrinogen
C)  Vitamin K
D)  AlbuminE) All of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 9

Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A clot that breaks lose and travels in the blood flow is called a(n)____________ .

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The answer of A clot that breaks lose and travels...

Question 11

Erythroblastosis fetalis may occur in

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A)  a second Rh-positive fetus developing in an Rh-negative woman.
B)  a first Rh-positive fetus developing in an Rh-negative woman.
C)  a second Rh-negative fetus developing in an Rh-negative woman.
D)  a first Rh-negative fetus developing in an Rh-negative woman.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Biliverdin and bilirubin are pigments that result from the breakdown of red blood cells.Biliverdin is ______ in color and bilirubin is ______ in color.

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A)  greenish;purple
B)  greenish;orange
C)  black;red
D)  brownish;orangeE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 13

Nonprotein nitrogenous substances include

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A)  amino acids.
B)  urea.
C)  creatinine.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Athletes abuse erythropoeitin (EPO) because it

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A)  increases the red blood cell supply,which brings more oxygen to muscle cells.
B)  decreases the red blood cell supply,which brings more oxygen to muscle cells.
C)  increases the red blood cell supply,which depletes oxygen from muscle cells.
D)  increases the white blood cell supply,which prevents infection.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The biconcave cells in blood that lack nuclei when they are mature are the

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A)  white blood cells.
B)  red blood cells.
C)  platelets.
D)  macrophages.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

A person with type A blood can successfully donate blood to a person with type ________ blood.

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  O
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of

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A)  fibrinogen to fibrin.
B)  fibrin to fibrinogen.
C)  thrombin to prothrombin.
D)  vitamin K to prothrombin.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

Marianne has small,bruise-like spots on her skin and a low platelet count.These blemishes are most likely

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A)  pinpricks.
B)  blood blisters.
C)  petechiae.
D)  hematomas.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A platelet plug is formed when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The form of anemia caused by lack of dietary iron is

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A)  pernicious anemiA.
B)  aplastic anemia.
C)  hemolytic anemia.
D)  iron deficiency anemia.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Blood

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In an adult,red blood cells are produced primarily in the ___ _ ______ .

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Cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

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Blood vessel spasms following an injury are stimulated by

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The clumping of red blood cells that occurs when transfused blood is of an incompatible type is called ______________ .

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The formed elements in the blood are

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Which of the following is not required for the formation of a blood clot?

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Vitamin B₁₂ is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

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A clot that breaks lose and travels in the blood flow is called a(n)____________ .

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Erythroblastosis fetalis may occur in

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Biliverdin and bilirubin are pigments that result from the breakdown of red blood cells.Biliverdin is in color and bilirubin is in color.

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Athletes abuse erythropoeitin (EPO) because it

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The biconcave cells in blood that lack nuclei when they are mature are the

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A person with type A blood can successfully donate blood to a person with type ________ blood.

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The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of

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Marianne has small,bruise-like spots on her skin and a low platelet count.These blemishes are most likely

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A platelet plug is formed when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin.

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The form of anemia caused by lack of dietary iron is

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In an adult,red blood cells are produced primarily in the _______ _______ ________ .

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Cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

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Blood vessel spasms following an injury are stimulated by

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The clumping of red blood cells that occurs when transfused blood is of an incompatible type is called ______________ .

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The formed elements in the blood are

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Which of the following is not required for the formation of a blood clot?

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Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells because it is utilized in the synthesis of intrinsic factor.

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A clot that breaks lose and travels in the blood flow is called a(n)____________ .

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Erythroblastosis fetalis may occur in

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Biliverdin and bilirubin are pigments that result from the breakdown of red blood cells.Biliverdin is ______ in color and bilirubin is ______ in color.

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Nonprotein nitrogenous substances include

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Athletes abuse erythropoeitin (EPO) because it

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The biconcave cells in blood that lack nuclei when they are mature are the

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A person with type A blood can successfully donate blood to a person with type ________ blood.

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The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of

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Marianne has small,bruise-like spots on her skin and a low platelet count.These blemishes are most likely

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A platelet plug is formed when fibrinogen is converted to fibrin.

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