Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions


1	The function(s) of blood is/are ______. (p. 111)
		A)	transport of oxygen and nutrients
		B)	regulation of body temperatures and pH
		C)	fighting infections
		D)	all of the above


2	The formed elements of blood __________. (p. 111)
		A)	include red blood cells and white blood cells
		B)	include platelets
		C)	make up 45% of the volume of whole blood
		D)	all of the above


3	The absence of a nucleus in red blood cells provides more space for ________. (p. 111)
		A)	carbon
		B)	water
		C)	hemoglobin
		D)	fatty acids


4	In adults, red blood cells are produced in the red bone marrow of the __________. (p. 113)
		A)	skull
		B)	ribs
		C)	sternum
		D)	all of the above


5	__________ from the kidneys stimulates production of red blood cells. (p. 113)
		A)	Lipase
		B)	Fatty acid
		C)	Erythropoietin
		D)	Adrenalin


6	The heme-containing portion of hemoglobin is excreted by the liver into the __________ for excretion from the body. (p. 113)
		A)	bile
		B)	lymph
		C)	mucosa lining
		D)	blood


7	White blood cells ______. (p. 115)
		A)	have a nucleus
		B)	lack hemoglobin
		C)	fight infection
		D)	all of the above


8	The most abundant type of white blood cells that are also the first to respond to an infection are __________. (p. 115)
		A)	neutrophils
		B)	monocytes
		C)	basophils
		D)	monocytes


9	B lymphocytes are associated with ________. (p. 115)
		A)	antibody production
		B)	macrophage production
		C)	both A and B


10	Leukemia is associated with ________. (p. 115)
		A)	an abnormally large number of white blood cells
		B)	immature white blood cells
		C)	prevention of red blood cell development
		D)	all of the above


11	Platelets function to ________. (p. 116)
		A)	plug blood vessel breaks
		B)	start the clotting process
		C)	do both A and B


12	Prothrombin is converted to __________. (p. 116)
		A)	bile
		B)	thrombin
		C)	adrenalin
		D)	red blood cells


13	Fibrinogen is necessary for _______. (p. 116)
		A)	antibody production
		B)	transporting cholesterol
		C)	blood clotting
		D)	all of the above


14	The liquid portion of blood is called ____. (p. 118)
		A)	lymph
		B)	plasma
		C)	a cellular matrix
		D)	blood cells


15	At the arterial end of a capillary, which pressure is higher? (p. 118)
		A)	blood pressure
		B)	osmotic pressure
		C)	Blood pressure and osmotic pressure are the same at the arterial end of a capillary


16	Major lymphatic vessels enter the __________ veins, bringing tissue fluid to systemic blood. (p. 119)
		A)	cardiovascular
		B)	venae cavae
		C)	femoral
		D)	humeral


17	Type O blood lacks (p. 120)
		A)	A antigens.
		B)	B antigens.
		C)	both A and B.

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