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When checking the efficiency of gas exchange,it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from


A) the heart.
B) the lungs.
C) an artery.
D) a vein.
E) capillaries.

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The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is ________.

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   Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the cell labeled  4.  A) neutrophil B) lymphocyte C) platelet D) basophil E) monocyte Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Use Figure 19-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the cell labeled "4."


A) neutrophil
B) lymphocyte
C) platelet
D) basophil
E) monocyte

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Areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called


A) thrombi.
B) emboli.
C) plaques.
D) clots.
E) occlusions.

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Plasma thromboplastin is a factor in the ________ pathway.


A) extrinsic
B) intrinsic
C) common
D) retraction
E) fibrinolytic

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Eosinophils function in:


A) destroying antibody-labeled antigens
B) blood coagulation
C) production of surface antigens for red blood cells
D) antibody production
E) production of heparin

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Endothelial cells release ________ that stimulate smooth muscle contraction and accelerate the repair process.

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How would removal of calcium ions from a blood sample affect coagulation?


A) the coagulation pathway would be more sensitive to activation
B) coagulation would be prevented
C) no important effect because magnesium can substitute for calcium
D) coagulation would occur only in Rh positive individuals
E) more blood cells would be produced

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The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the


A) viscosity.
B) specific gravity.
C) packed volume.
D) hematocrit.
E) differential cell count.

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Some rat poisons contain a toxin that blocks the liver's ability to utilize vitamin K.Animals that consume this poison would die of


A) anemia.
B) acidosis.
C) hemorrhage.
D) thrombocytopenia.
E) starvation.

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Thyroid-binding globulin is an example of which kind of plasma protein?


A) metalloprotein
B) steroid-binding
C) hormone-binding
D) apolipoprotein
E) transport albumin

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The developmental stage at which erythrocytes enter the circulation is as


A) hemocytoblasts.
B) reticulocytes.
C) band forms.
D) myeloid cells.
E) proerythrocytes.

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The enzyme that can digest fibrin and dissolve a clot is


A) thrombin.
B) plasmin.
C) heparin.
D) fibrinase.
E) phosphokinase.

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The conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin is catalyzed by the enzyme


A) fibrinogen-converting enzyme.
B) plasmin.
C) factor VIII.
D) thrombin.
E) prothrombinase.

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The total volume of blood in the body of a 76-kg man is approximately ________ liters.


A) 10
B) 6 to 8
C) 5) 3
D) 4) 4
E) 3) 8

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Aged and damaged erythrocytes are broken down by macrophages in the


A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) bone marrow.
D) digestive tract.
E) spleen,liver,and bone marrow.

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Each heme ring in hemoglobin encloses an atom of


A) magnesium.
B) calcium.
C) iron.
D) sodium.
E) copper.

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Which of the formed elements would increase after the donation of a pint of blood?

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Reticulocytes would increase i...

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Type A blood has ________ antibodies in the blood plasma.

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In adults,red bone marrow is located in the


A) sternum and ribs.
B) proximal epiphyses of long bones.
C) iliac crest.
D) body of vertebrae.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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