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Platelets are cell fragments formed from:


A) megakaryocytes.
B) lymphocytes.
C) monoblasts.
D) myeloblasts.

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The most abundant component of plasma is:


A) proteins.
B) ions.
C) water.
D) gases.

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During a transfusion, if incompatible antigens are are introduced, antibodies can bind to foreign antigens, causing them to clump together, or:


A) agglutinate.
B) activate.
C) coagulate.
D) granulate.

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Match the following blood types. Match the following blood types.    -Type AB -Type AB

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Both granulocytes and agranulocytes arise from the lymphoid stem cell line.

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The majority of blood is plasma.

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When is fibrin produced during the coagulation cascade?


A) common pathway
B) both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways
C) extrinsic pathway
D) intrinsic pathway

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Tiesha has been sick for weeks. When her complete blood count (CBC) was examined, she had higher than normal levels of neutrophils. Provide a reason for why Tiesha experienced an increase in neutrophils that may explain her illness.

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Neutrophils are attracted to chemicals r...

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All leukocytes arise from:


A) lymphoid stem cells.
B) leukoblasts.
C) myeloid stem cells.
D) hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) .

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Match the following leukocytes. Match the following leukocytes.    -Distinguished by the large U <sup>-</sup>shaped nucleus -Distinguished by the large U -shaped nucleus

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Select the correct pathway to form a monocyte through the process of leukopoiesis.


A) HSC, myeloid stem cell, myeloblast, promyelocyte, monocyte band cell, monocyte
B) HSC, lymphoid stem cell line, monoblast, promonocyte, monocyte
C) HSC, myeloid stem cell, monoblast, promonocyte, monocyte
D) HSC, lymphoid stem cell, myeloid stem cell, monoblast, promonocyte, monocyte

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During the coagulation cascade, increased thrombin production encourages:


A) the initiation of fibrinolysis.
B) plasmin to degrade fibrin.
C) the activation of factors V and VIII.
D) the activation of factor X.

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A bruise appears greenish in the skin because:


A) dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury.
B) the heme group in hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin.
C) green -colored hemoglobin leaks from the bloodstream into the bruise.
D) bilirubin from hemoglobin recycling has accumulated in the bruise.

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What vitamin is necessary for the proper production of functional clotting factors in the liver?


A) vitamin K
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin E
D) vitamin D

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Which statement best describes red blood cells?


A) Red blood cells live about 10 days.
B) Red blood cells form antibodies to fight antigens.
C) Red blood cells have a nucleus and most organelles.
D) Red blood cells possess a protein known as hemoglobin.

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Match the following blood types. Match the following blood types.    -Type B -Type B

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Where do T lymphocytes mature?


A) throat
B) tonsils
C) thymus gland
D) thyroid gland

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Select the appropriate pathway for the steps of hemostasis.


A) vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation, thrombolysis, clot retraction
B) vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation, clot retraction, thrombolysis
C) vascular spasms, coagulation, platelet plug formation, clot retraction, thrombolysis
D) platelet plug formation, vascular spasms, coagulation, clot retraction, thrombolysis

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Describe the structure of hemoglobin.

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Hemoglobin is a protein found in erythro...

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In the common pathway, what factor combines with factor Va and calcium ions to form prothrombin activator?


A) Xa
B) XIIa
C) VIIa
D) IXa

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