Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What cell gives rise to all formed elements?

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A)  hematopoietic stem cell (HS
C)  
B)  proerythroblast
C)  reticulocyte
D)  erythroblast

Question 3

Which organ traps older erythrocytes so they will be removed from circulation?

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A)  stomach
B)  spleen
C)  gallbladder
D)  pancreas

Question 4

Which cell develops into mature neutrophils?

Accepted Answer

A)  monoblast
B)  band (stab) cell
C)  lymphoblast
D)  monocyte

Question 5

Explain how oxyhemoglobin differs from deoxyhemoglobin.

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Oxyhemoglobin (HbO₂)is formed when oxygen...

Question 6

The function of red blood cells is to:

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A)  phagocytize bacteria.
B)  transport oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C)  transport nutrients to the body's cells and tissues.
D)  stop blood loss from an injured blood vessel.

Question 7

A bruise appears greenish in the skin because:

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

Question 8

Platelets are cell fragments formed from:

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

Question 9

Determine the effects of a calcium deficiency on blood clotting.

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Calcium ions are necessary in both the i...

Question 10

Describe the structure of hemoglobin.

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Hemoglobin is a protein found in erythro...

Question 11

What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma globulin
B)  beta globulin
C)  hemoglobin
D)  albumin

Question 12

The process of red blood cell production is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  erythropenia.
B)  erythrocytosis.
C)  erythropoiesis.
D)  polycythemia.

Question 13

Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  agglutinins.
B)  tissue factors.
C)  antigens.
D)  antibodies.

Question 14

The hematocrit is the percentage of blood composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytes.
B)  platelets.
C)  plasma.
D)  erythrocytes.

Question 15

Thrombolysis begins with fibrinolysis and the breakdown of the fibrin glue that was produced during coagulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the hematocrit?

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The hematocrit is the percenta...

Question 17

When blood is centrifuged,what is found in the buffy coat?

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma and leukocytes
B)  erythrocytes and platelets
C)  platelets and leukocytes
D)  leukocytes and erythrocytes

Question 18

Briefly explain why AB+ is considered the universal recipient.

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AB+ blood lacks the major anti...

Question 19

The most abundant component of plasma is:

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

Question 20

Explain what thrombolysis accomplishes.

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After the wound has healed,the blood clo...

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The most abundant component of plasma is:

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What cell gives rise to all formed elements?

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Explain what thrombolysis accomplishes.

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Determine the effects of a calcium deficiency on blood clotting.

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Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as:

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

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Describe the structure of hemoglobin.

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Briefly explain why AB+ is considered the universal recipient.

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What is the hematocrit?

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A bruise appears greenish in the skin because:

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Which organ traps older erythrocytes so they will be removed from circulation?

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Explain how oxyhemoglobin differs from deoxyhemoglobin.

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Thrombolysis begins with fibrinolysis and the breakdown of the fibrin glue that was produced during coagulation.

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The process of red blood cell production is known as:

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What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

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Platelets are cell fragments formed from:

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The function of red blood cells is to:

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When blood is centrifuged,what is found in the buffy coat?

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The hematocrit is the percentage of blood composed of:

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Which cell develops into mature neutrophils?

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