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1

The function(s) of blood is/are ______.
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 __________.
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

__________ from the kidneys stimulates production of red blood cells.
A)Lipase
B)Fatty acid
C)Erythropoietin
D)Adrenalin
4

The heme-containing portion of hemoglobin is excreted by the liver into the __________ for excretion from the body.
A)bile
B)lymph
C)mucosa lining
D)blood
5

White blood cells ______.
A)have a nucleus
B)lack hemoglobin
C)fight infection
D)all of the above
6

The most abundant type of white blood cells that are also the first to respond to an infection are __________.
A)neutrophils
B)monocytes
C)basophils
D)monocytes
7

B lymphocytes are associated with ________.
A)antibody production
B)macrophage production
C)both A and B
8

Leukemia is associated with ________.
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
9

Platelets function to ________.
A)plug blood vessel breaks
B)start the clotting process
C)do both A and B
10

Prothrombin is converted to __________.
A)bile
B)thrombin
C)adrenalin
D)red blood cells
11

Fibrinogen is necessary for _______.
A)antibody production
B)transporting cholesterol
C)blood clotting
D)all of the above
12

The liquid portion of blood is called ____.
A)lymph
B)plasma
C)a cellular matrix
D)blood cells
13

At the arterial end of a capillary, which pressure is higher?
A)blood pressure
B)osmotic pressure
C)Blood pressure and osmotic pressure are the same at the arterial end of a capillary
14

Major lymphatic vessels enter the __________ veins, bringing tissue fluid to systemic blood.
A)cardiovascular
B)venae cavae
C)femoral
D)humeral
15

Type O blood lacks
A)A antigens.
B)B antigens.
C)both A and B.
16

When hemoglobin combines with oxygen, it is called________.
A)deoxyhemoglobin
B)carbaminohemoglobin
C)erythropoietin
D)oxyhemoglobin
17

The rupturing of red blood cells is called _________.
A)Hemolysis
B)Anemia
C)Erythropoiesis
D)Hemodialysis
18

As a possible solution to the problems of donated blood, artificial blood must____________.
A)be inexpensive to produce
B)possess a longer shelf life than whole blood
C)be accepted by anyone without untoward effects
D)All of these are correct
19

What vitamin, formed by intestinal bacteria, is necessary for the production of prothrombin?
A)vitamin A
B)vitamin C
C)vitamin K
D)vitamin D
20

Blood must be typed in order to avoid ____________.
A)agglutination
B)shock
C)hemolysis
D)hemolytic shock







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