Question 1

Sickle cell disease is caused by

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A)  a lack of dietary iron.
B)  a lack of intrinsic factor.
C)  an excess of hemoglobin.
D)  a mutation.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Alice has iron deficiency anemia. She takes iron supplements as instructed by a doctor, but the symptoms of her disease persist. After talking to her doctor, she discovers that a certain substance she drinks frequently is stopping her iron supplements from being effective. Which of the following is most likely the drink affecting her iron absorbance?

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A)  Milk
B)  Tea
C)  Coffee
D)  WineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Blood is a type of epithelial tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most abundant type of plasma protein is ________.

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The answer of The most abundant type of plasma protein...

Question 6

A man is taking a prescription blood thinner. His doctor informs him that if he sustains a minor injury, he needs to take vitamin K supplements to help prevent excessive bleeding and related complications. Why would vitamin K be required in this situation?

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A)  Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin.
B)  Vitamin K is used to make hemoglobin.
C)  Vitamin K is required for leukocyte function in immunity.
D)  Vitamin K is a clotting factor.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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The answer of Vitamin B₁₂ is important for the production...

Question 8

Platelets are best described as

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A)  giant, multinucleated cells.
B)  immature leukocytes.
C)  cytoplasmic fragments of cells.
D)  lymphoid cells.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A primary function of lymphocytes is to

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A)  phagocytize damaged cells.
B)  produce enzymes that dissolve blood clots.
C)  release substances that initiate blood clots.
D)  act against foreign substances.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which is the rarest ABO blood type in the United States?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  AB
D)  OE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A blood clot that forms abnormally in a blood vessel is a(n)

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A)  aneurysm.
B)  embolus.
C)  thrombus.
D)  platelet plug.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Plasma electrolytes include

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A)  bicarbonate, magnesium, chloride, and potassium ions.
B)  monocytes, basophils, and eosinophils.
C)  fibrinogen, globulins, and albumin.
D)  creatinine, urea, and uric acid.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

"Formed elements" are

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A)  sodium and potassium.
B)  blood cells and platelets.
C)  serum and plasma.
D)  blood and lymph.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

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) B) and D)

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

The test in which the percentages of various types of leukocytes in a blood sample is determined is the ________ white blood cell count.

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The answer of The test in which the percentages of...

Question 19

Which of the following usually accounts for the smallest percentage of leukocytes in a blood sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monocytes
B)  Eosinophils
C)  Basophils
D)  NeutrophilsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which plasma protein is accurately described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin-blood clot formation
B)  Gamma globulin-maintaining blood osmotic pressure
C)  Fibrinogen-transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins
D)  Beta globulins-transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitaminsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Blood

The test in which the percentages of various types of leukocytes in a blood sample is determined is the ________ white blood cell count.

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

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

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Platelets are best described as

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"Formed elements" are

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

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Which is the rarest ABO blood type in the United States?

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Which of the following usually accounts for the smallest percentage of leukocytes in a blood sample?

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

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A primary function of lymphocytes is to

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A man is taking a prescription blood thinner. His doctor informs him that if he sustains a minor injury, he needs to take vitamin K supplements to help prevent excessive bleeding and related complications. Why would vitamin K be required in this situation?

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Which plasma protein is accurately described?

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A blood clot that forms abnormally in a blood vessel is a(n)

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Plasma electrolytes include

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Blood is a type of epithelial tissue.

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

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The most important action of plasma albumin is

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Sickle cell disease is caused by

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The most abundant type of plasma protein is ________.

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Exam 14: Blood

The test in which the percentages of various types of leukocytes in a blood sample is determined is the ________ white blood cell count.

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

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

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Platelets are best described as

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"Formed elements" are

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

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Which is the rarest ABO blood type in the United States?

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Which of the following usually accounts for the smallest percentage of leukocytes in a blood sample?

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

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A primary function of lymphocytes is to

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A man is taking a prescription blood thinner. His doctor informs him that if he sustains a minor injury, he needs to take vitamin K supplements to help prevent excessive bleeding and related complications. Why would vitamin K be required in this situation?

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Which plasma protein is accurately described?

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A blood clot that forms abnormally in a blood vessel is a(n)

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Plasma electrolytes include

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Blood is a type of epithelial tissue.

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

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The most important action of plasma albumin is

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Sickle cell disease is caused by

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The most abundant type of plasma protein is ________.

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