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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e

David Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Ricki Lewis, The University at Albany
Jackie Butler, Grayson County Community College

Blood

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Cyanosis is the blue color of white skin caused by the presence of oxyhemoglobin.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Sickle cell anemia is caused by the presence of abnormally shaped red blood cells.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	The average red cell count for females is 4.6-6.2 million cells per cubic mm.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Newborn babies would have difficulty removing bile pigments because of their immature livers.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	A large reticulocyte count in the blood could indicate that there is a slow production of erythrocytes from the bone marrow.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	A deficiency of the oxygen carrying capacity in the blood will cause the production of more red blood cells.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	In pernicious anemia, the lack of vitamin cyanocobalamin causes the red blood cells to become enlarged.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Pregnancy requires the addition of supplements containing iron to support the increase in vasculature and oxygen demand.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	It is possible to have anemia even when the erythrocyte count is above normal.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	All leukocytes usually live from 7 to 21 days.
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	Lymphocytes contain lysosomes, which actively decompose bacteria they engulf.
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	The red color in inflammation is partially explained by the ability of erythrocytes to secrete histamines.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	Pus contains living as well as dead leukocytes that were summoned to the area by positive chemotaxis.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	Thrombocytopenia or an increased tendency to bleed is a common consequence of leukemia.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	Leukemic cells can be found within the brain or lungs.
		A)	True
		B)	False


16	A drop in osmotic pressure with resulting edema can be caused by a poor diet or liver disease.
		A)	True
		B)	False


17	High density lipoproteins have relatively more lipids than proteins.
		A)	True
		B)	False


18	Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition which is characterized by high plasma LDL and increased risk of heart attack.
		A)	True
		B)	False


19	Excessive amounts of creatinine in the blood could result from muscle or kidney disorders.
		A)	True
		B)	False


20	Vessel spasm can be an effective method of hemostasis.
		A)	True
		B)	False


21	Damage to tissues initiates the intrinsic phase of clotting.
		A)	True
		B)	False


22	Bleeding as well as hemorrhaging are both symptoms of Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
		A)	True
		B)	False


23	Serum is the liquid portion of the blood that cannot clot.
		A)	True
		B)	False


24	Streptokinase and urokinase are used to directly dissolve a thrombus that has moved into the lung.
		A)	True
		B)	False


25	Persons with type A agglutinogen will have anti-B agglutinin in their blood also.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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