Question 1

Why are the two pathways of blood clotting referred to as the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways?

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Question 2

No visible cytoplasmic granules are present in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophils
B)   neutrophils
C)   basophils
D)   monocytes

Question 3

What is the average normal pH range of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   4.65-4.75
B)   8.35-8.45
C)   7.75-7.85
D)   7.35-7.45

Question 4

A mismatch of blood types during a transfusion is dangerous because ________.

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A)   white blood cells from the donor's blood cause inflammation
B)   antibodies in the donor's plasma will attack and kill the recipient's healthy blood cells
C)   clotting factors in the donor's blood will cause unwanted clots known as thrombus
D)   preformed antibodies in the recipient's blood will bind and clump (agglutinate)  the donated cells

Question 5

Figure 17.1
Using Figure 17.1, match the following:
-Neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  C
D)  A

Question 6

Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   an increased number of RBCs
B)   decreased tissue demand for oxygen
C)   hypoxia of EPO-producing cells
D)   moving to a lower altitude

Question 7

All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased blood volume
B)   high blood pressure
C)   low blood viscosity
D)   high hematocrit

Question 8

A man of Mediterranean ancestry goes to his doctor with the following symptoms.He is very tired all of the time.He has difficulty catching his breath after even mild exercise.His doctor orders the following tests: CBC,hematocrit,differential WBC count.The tests show immature erythrocytes,fragile erythrocytes,and less than 2 million RBCs per cubic millimeter.What would be a tentative diagnosis and suggested treatment?

Accepted Answer

The diagnosis is thalassemia.T...

Question 9

Figure 17.1
Using Figure 17.1, match the following:
-Eosinophil.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  C
D)  A

Question 10

Match the following:
-Makes up most of plasma protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin
B)  Fibrinogen
C)  Electrolytes
D)  Organic nutrients

Question 11

A patient complains of no energy,a chronic sore throat,a low-grade fever,and is tired and achy.His doctor notes an enlarged spleen upon examination.What diagnosis would you expect and what definitive test would you request?

Accepted Answer

The test would be a differential white b...

Question 12

Which of the following would provide no benefit to a person suffering any one of the various types of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   treatment with synthetic erythropoietin
B)   supplemental bilirubin injection
C)   supplemental oxygen delivered by mask
D)   blood transfusion

Question 13

Figure 17.1
Using Figure 17.1, match the following:
-Main bacteria killer during acute infections.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  C
D)  A

Question 14

Match the following:
-Adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemoglobin
B)  Factor VIII
C)  Agglutination
D)  Monocyte
E)  Neutrophil

Question 15

A person with an extremely high count of neutrophils is likely suffering ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a bacterial infection
B)   a viral infection
C)   anemia
D)   polycythemia

Question 16

Which of the following is characteristic of all leukocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are the most numerous of the formed elements in blood.
B)   They are nucleated.
C)   They are phagocytic.
D)   They have cytoplasmic granules.

Question 17

Match the following:
-Thrombin catalyzes the activation of these molecules present in plasma.

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin
B)  Fibrinogen
C)  Electrolytes
D)  Organic nutrients

Question 18

Diapedesis is the process by which red blood cells move into tissue spaces from the interior of blood capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Myeloid stem cells give rise to all leukocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People that have a single allele (gene copy) for sickle cell anemia are typically not sick from the disease and are said to be carriers of sickle cell trait.These people will more often live in the malaria belt of sub-Saharan Africa.The most likely explanation for this is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sickle cell trait is passed on to the biting mosquitoes as malaria
B)   the tropical climate attracts people with sickle cell trait
C)   malaria is a cause of sickle cell trait
D)   people with sickle cell trait have a better chance of surviving malaria

Exam 17: Blood

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The diagnosis is thalassemia.T...
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Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1, match the following: -Eosinophil.

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Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1, match the following: -Main bacteria killer during acute infections.

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What is the average normal pH range of blood?

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Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1, match the following: -Neutrophil.

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Myeloid stem cells give rise to all leukocytes.

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A mismatch of blood types during a transfusion is dangerous because ________.

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A patient complains of no energy,a chronic sore throat,a low-grade fever,and is tired and achy.His doctor notes an enlarged spleen upon examination.What diagnosis would you expect and what definitive test would you request?

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The test would be a differential white b...
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Which of the following is characteristic of all leukocytes?

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Match the following: -Adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma.

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Why are the two pathways of blood clotting referred to as the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways?

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The factors required to initia...
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People that have a single allele (gene copy) for sickle cell anemia are typically not sick from the disease and are said to be carriers of sickle cell trait.These people will more often live in the malaria belt of sub-Saharan Africa.The most likely explanation for this is ________.

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No visible cytoplasmic granules are present in ________.

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Diapedesis is the process by which red blood cells move into tissue spaces from the interior of blood capillaries.

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A person with an extremely high count of neutrophils is likely suffering ________.

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Which of the following would provide no benefit to a person suffering any one of the various types of anemia?

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All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________.

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Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis?

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Match the following: -Makes up most of plasma protein.

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Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1, match the following: -Eosinophil.

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What is the average normal pH range of blood?

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Figure 17.1 Using Figure 17.1, match the following: -Neutrophil.

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Myeloid stem cells give rise to all leukocytes.

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A mismatch of blood types during a transfusion is dangerous because ________.

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A patient complains of no energy,a chronic sore throat,a low-grade fever,and is tired and achy.His doctor notes an enlarged spleen upon examination.What diagnosis would you expect and what definitive test would you request?

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Which of the following is characteristic of all leukocytes?

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Match the following: -Adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma.

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Why are the two pathways of blood clotting referred to as the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways?

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People that have a single allele (gene copy) for sickle cell anemia are typically not sick from the disease and are said to be carriers of sickle cell trait.These people will more often live in the malaria belt of sub-Saharan Africa.The most likely explanation for this is ________.

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No visible cytoplasmic granules are present in ________.

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Diapedesis is the process by which red blood cells move into tissue spaces from the interior of blood capillaries.

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A person with an extremely high count of neutrophils is likely suffering ________.

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Which of the following would provide no benefit to a person suffering any one of the various types of anemia?

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All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________.

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Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis?

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