Question 1

As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

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A)   becomes filled with clotting proteins
B)   begins to manufacture platelets
C)   loses its ability to reproduce
D)   takes on the characteristics of an immature monocyte
E)   undergoes active aerobic metabolism

Question 2

The osmotic balance between blood and interstitial fluid is maintained by plasma proteins called ________.

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Question 3

It is now possible for parents to bank the umbilical cord blood of their children; the cells in the cord would then be available for use later in the life of the child to treat a genetic disorder or cancer, should it develop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Foreign cells that enter human body have unique cell surface proteins, known as ________, which stimulate body's defense to attack.

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A)   leukocytes
B)   Rh factors
C)   antibodies
D)   platelets
E)   antigens

Question 5

Using the figure above, answer the following questions.
-The blood components in C are the ________.

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Question 6

All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

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A)   moving carbon dioxide away from cells following completion of aerobic metabolism
B)   conducting action potentials that originate in the nervous system to help with cell-cell communication
C)   transporting amino acids and other nutrients derived from digestion to all tissues in the body
D)   transporting hormones and other chemical messengers throughout the body from their point of secretion to their targets
E)   regulating the pH of body fluids

Question 7

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen are known as ________.

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The answer of Proteins produced by the immune system in...

Question 8

Hemoglobin is most likely to release oxygen to tissues when the pH of tissues is ________ and the temperature is ________.

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The answer of Hemoglobin is most likely to release oxygen...

Question 9

Determine whether each of the following functions of blood is associated with a component of the blood plasma, the formed elements, or both.
A) formed elements
B) both blood plasma and formed elements
C) blood plasma
1) transport of lipids
2) blood clotting
3) transport of carbon dioxide
4) fighting infection
5) transport of urea
6) transport of most of the oxygen

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1) C 2) B ...

Question 10

"Blood is thicker than water" is a true statement since blood contains many components that are denser than water and the plasma is quite viscous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A scientist is interested in doing a research project on hemoglobin. From which one of the following could he extract the hemoglobin for his study?

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A)   globulins
B)   white blood cells
C)   platelets
D)   clotting proteins
E)   red blood cells

Question 12

Hemolytic disease of the newborn could result from which one of the following situations?

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A)   mother is Rh+; fetus is Rh-
B)   mother is Rh-; fetus is Rh+
C)   mother is Rh+; fetus is Rh+
D)   mother is Rh-; fetus is Rh-

Question 13

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding the "recycling" of hemoglobin?

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A)   The peptide chains are broken down into their constituent fatty acids.
B)   The iron atoms are returned to the red bone marrow.
C)   The heme groups are converted to urine by the kidneys.
D)   The peptide chains are transported intact to the bone marrow for reuse.
E)   The heme groups with their iron atoms are transported to the spleen.

Question 14

The inflammatory response is initiated by the release of ________ from basophils.

Accepted Answer

A)   histamine
B)   hemoglobin
C)   clotting factors
D)   granulosen
E)   erythropoietin

Question 15

Albumin proteins in human blood function

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A)   to initiate blood clotting
B)   to transport oxygen to target cells
C)   to maintain blood volume
D)   as electrolytes
E)   to attack foreign organisms that enter the blood

Exam 7: Blood

Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -The blood components in C are the ________.

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As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

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All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn could result from which one of the following situations?

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The osmotic balance between blood and interstitial fluid is maintained by plasma proteins called ________.

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Foreign cells that enter human body have unique cell surface proteins, known as ________, which stimulate body's defense to attack.

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Albumin proteins in human blood function

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A scientist is interested in doing a research project on hemoglobin. From which one of the following could he extract the hemoglobin for his study?

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Proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen are known as ________.

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Which one of the following is TRUE regarding the "recycling" of hemoglobin?

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"Blood is thicker than water" is a true statement since blood contains many components that are denser than water and the plasma is quite viscous.

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Hemoglobin is most likely to release oxygen to tissues when the pH of tissues is and the temperature is .

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The inflammatory response is initiated by the release of ________ from basophils.

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It is now possible for parents to bank the umbilical cord blood of their children; the cells in the cord would then be available for use later in the life of the child to treat a genetic disorder or cancer, should it develop.

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Exam 7: Blood

Using the figure above, answer the following questions. -The blood components in C are the ________.

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As an erythroblast develops into an erythrocyte, it

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All of the following are ways in which blood functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body EXCEPT which one?

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn could result from which one of the following situations?

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The osmotic balance between blood and interstitial fluid is maintained by plasma proteins called ________.

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Foreign cells that enter human body have unique cell surface proteins, known as ________, which stimulate body's defense to attack.

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Albumin proteins in human blood function

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A scientist is interested in doing a research project on hemoglobin. From which one of the following could he extract the hemoglobin for his study?

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Proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen are known as ________.

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Which one of the following is TRUE regarding the "recycling" of hemoglobin?

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"Blood is thicker than water" is a true statement since blood contains many components that are denser than water and the plasma is quite viscous.

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Hemoglobin is most likely to release oxygen to tissues when the pH of tissues is ________ and the temperature is ________.

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The inflammatory response is initiated by the release of ________ from basophils.

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It is now possible for parents to bank the umbilical cord blood of their children; the cells in the cord would then be available for use later in the life of the child to treat a genetic disorder or cancer, should it develop.

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Hemoglobin is most likely to release oxygen to tissues when the pH of tissues is and the temperature is .

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