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Exam 2 Blood Typing & Immunity Flashcards

1
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Which of the following functions is associated with the blood?

Delivery of oxygen to tissue cells
Transport of digestive enzymes to the small intestine
Maintenance of DNA content of egg cells
Transport of neurotransmitters across synapses
Electrical stimulation of the heart

A

Delivery of oxygen to tissue cells

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Which type of material is NOT transported by the blood?

blood gases
nutrients
lactic acid
neurotransmitters
hormones

A

Neurotransmitters

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If the blood buffering property of blood is not present, what function of the blood would be compromised?

maintenance of body temperature
regulation of pH
clot formation
transport of ions
protection against foreign substances

A

regulation of pH

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4
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Blood is a type of ______ tissue

epithelial
glandular
connective
areolar

A

connective

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5
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The total blood volume is ____ plasma

fifty percent (50%)
ninety percent (90%)
seventy-five percent (75%)
fifty-five percent (55%)

A

fifty-five percent (55%)

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Which of the following is (are) associated with decreased hematopoiesis?

hemorrhage
vitamin B12 deficiency
iron deficiency anemia
restricted blood flow to the kidney
both vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency anemia

A

both vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency anemia

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7
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Hemoglobin

gives white blood cells their color
transports oxygen in the blood
is normally found in both the plasma and erythrocytes
catalyzes the reaction that forms carbonic acid
is only used once then decomposed

A

transports oxygen in the blood

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8
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An increase in hemoglobin increases

the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to various tissues
the quantity of plasma protein available for blood clotting
the leukocytes count
the body’s immune response

A

the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to various tissues

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9
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Each hemoglobin molecule

has one heme group
contains two polypeptide chains
transports four oxygen molecules
has two iron atoms and two globin chains
transports one oxygen molecule

A

transports four oxygen molecules

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10
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Bilirubin

is found in white blood cells
may be reused in erythropoiesis
is formed from the globin groups of hemoglobin
is made from bile
may build up in the circulation and cause jaundice

A

may build up in the circulation and cause jaundice

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Erythropoietin

is a product of the kidney
inhibits the production of erythrocytes
is produced in response to increased blood pressure
is found both in the plasma and inside red blood cells
is produced by the red bone marrow

A

is a product of the kidney

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12
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Erythropoiesis does not require

iron
vitamin B12
folate
vitamin K

A

vitamin K

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13
Q

Which of the following cells is most likely to be involved in response to parasitic infection?

neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
lymphocytes

A

eosinophils

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14
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All of the following are classified as granulocytes EXCEPT

neutrophils
monocytes
basophils
eosinophils

A

monocytes

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15
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Heme is metabolized to ______

iron
amino acids
bilirubin
bile salts

A

bilirubin

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16
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The sum of plasma and formed elements is called?

serum
lymph
whole blood
fresh frozen plasma

A

whole blood

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17
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Which of the following RH factor combination may cause agglutination of neonates erythrocytes

Mother Rh+\ infant Rh+
Mother Rh-/ infant Rh-
Mother Rh-/ infant Rh+
Mother Rh+/ infant Rh-

A

Mother Rh-/ Infant Rh+

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18
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All of the following clotting factors are Vitamin K dependent EXCEPT

III
VII
IX
X

A

III

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19
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Which of the following cells plays a role in anti-coagulation?

Thrombocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Monocytes

A

Basophils

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20
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Which of the following cells is most-likely to be involved in response to bacterial infection?

Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes

A

Neutrophils

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21
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Leukocytes are classified based on

The size and number of cells
The shape of cells
The presence or absence of intracelular granules
The staining pattern seen on microscopy
None of the above

A

The presence or absence of intracelular granules

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22
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Type AB blood

Has no antigens on the red blood cells
Has O antigens on the red cells
Has both A and B antigens on the red cell
Has both A and B antibodies on the red cells
Has both A and B antibodies in the plasma

A

Has both A and B antigens on the red cells

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23
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Agglutination of red blood cells means

They rupture
They form a clot
They clump together
They lose their nucleus
They bump into each other

A

They clump together

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24
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Blood is a type of ____ tissue

Epithelial
Glandular
Connective
Nervous
Areolar

A

Connective

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25
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Heme is metabolized to ____

iron
Amino acid
Bilirubin

A

Bilirubin

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26
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All of the following elements may be extracted from serum except

Globins
Ions
Albumin
Clotting factors

A

Clotting factors

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27
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The sum of plasma and formed elements is called

Serum
Lymph
Whole blood
Fresh frozen plasma

A

Whole blood

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28
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Which of the following cell is most likely to be involved in response to bacterial infection

Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes

A

Neutrophils

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29
Q

What would you suspect to find if someone has high blood erythropoietin levels?

Blood oxygen deficiency
High blood oxygen levels
A high red blood cell count
A high hemoglobin level

A

Blood oxygen deficiency

30
Q

all of the following are classified as granulocytes EXCEPT

neutrophils
monocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils

31
Q

Which of the following products is most desired by vampire?

Blood
Well done T Bone steak
Buffalo Wild Wings
Fried liver with sauté onions

32
Q

All of the following statements are correct/true for erythrocytes EXCEPT

Bicóncava cells
Cells can change shape
Contains hemoglobin
Nucleus is centrally located
Main role is transporting blood gases

A

Nucleus is centrally located

33
Q

Which of the following statements is most correct?

The sight of blood may cause a person to faint
Fresh blood has the smell of iron
In certain Cultures cooked blood is eaten and treated as a delicatessen
Blood in the ocean attracts sharks
All of the above

A

All of the above

34
Q

Which hormone stimulates res blood cell formation?

Thrombin
Transferrin
Bilirubin
Erythropoietin

A

Erythropoietin

35
Q

Which blood component is not correctly matched with its function?

Erythrocytes- transports oxygen
Leukocytes- protect against disease
Platelets- phagocytize bacteria
Plasma protones- maintain blood osmotic pressure involved in clotting

A

Platelets- phagocytize bacteria

36
Q

The term hematopoiesis refers to

The mechanism that prevents blood loss
A disease in which there is insufficient blood cell production
The rupture of red blood cells
The process of blood cell formation

A

The process of blood cell formation

37
Q

The person with type O+ blood would
Make an anti-Rh antibodies if exposed to the Rh antigen
Have neither Anti A or Anti-B antibodies in his plasma
Have Rh but not A or B antigens in his RBCs
To be able to receive A+ B+ or AB+ in a transfusion if necessary

A

Have Rh but not A or B antigens on his RBCs

38
Q

All of the following are not functions associated with blood except

Deliver of pregnancy to tissue cells
Transporte of digestive enzyme to the mall intestine
Maintenance of DNA content of egg cells
Transports of neurotransmitters across synapses

A

Delivery of oxygen to tissue cells

39
Q

Erythropoietin

Is a product of the kidney
Inhibits the production of erythrocytes
Is produced in response to increased blood pressure
Is found both in the plasma and inside red blood cells
Is produced by the red bone marrow

A

is a product of the kidney

40
Q

Which of the following cells plays a role in coagulation?

thrombocytes
neutrophils
basophils

A

thrombocytes

41
Q

Which of the following statements is most correct for B-lymphocytes?

They derived from the thymus gland
When activated will divide and differentiate into plasma cells
Engaged in cell-mediated immunity
They found free-floating in the dermis

A

when activated will divide and differentiate into plasma cells

42
Q

Which of the following cells is associated with specific immunity?

granulocytes
T-lymphocytes

A

T- lyphmocytes

43
Q

Which of the following statements is most correct for T-cells?

They mature in the bone marrow
Synthesize and secrete immunoglobins
Associated with cell-mediated immunity
None of the above

A

associated with cell-mediated immunity

44
Q

Which of the following cells is also known as the “antigen-presenting cell”?

Macrophage
Neutrophil

A

macrophage

45
Q

Which of the following statements is most correct for T-lymphocytes?

They derived from the B-cells
When activated will divide and differentiate into plasma cells
Engaged in cell-mediated immunity
They found free-floating in the dermis

A

Engaged in cell-mediated immunity

46
Q

Which of the following immunoglobins is able to cross the placenta?

IgA
IgD
IgE
IgD

47
Q

An example of type IV hypersensitivity is

A bee sting
Goodpasture disease
Grave’s disease
Tuberculin skin test

A

Tuberculin skin test

48
Q

The average life span of a red blood cell is

49
Q

Which could result in erythroblastosis fetalis?

A

Mother - father + baby +

50
Q

Which of the following is correctly leukocytes is correctly matched with is function?

Monocytes -fights against parasitic worms
Basophils- engulfs pathogens by phagocytosis
Neutrophil- becomes macrophages
Lymphocyte - responsible for specific immunity

A

Lymphocyte responsible for specific immunity

51
Q

Thrombopoietin is secrets by the ____ for differenting stem cells into ____

A

Liver; platelets

52
Q

Which of the following ways does oxygen mostly travel in the blood?

A

hemoglobin

53
Q

Which portion substance dissolves clots?

54
Q

What is the correct order?
1) thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin
2) fibrin strands form the clot
3) prothrombin activator is formed
4) prothrombin converted to thrombin

55
Q

The yellow color that is visible in the eyes and skin in jaundice results from
Excessive amounts of bilirubin in the plasma
Extensive breakdown of RBCs
Destruction of hemoglobin
All of the above

A

All of the above

56
Q

The level of erythropoietin in the blood would rise due to all of the following except:
During anímia
At high attitudes
As consequence of hemorrhage
During periods of fasting

A

During periods of fasting

57
Q

What ion is necessary for the clotting process

58
Q

John has B+ blood in an emergency which blood type can he receive ?

A

B+
B-
O+
O-

59
Q

_____ aid in the body’s defense process by secreting histamine and heparin?

60
Q

What is usually the first cell type to leave the blood and enter infected tissue?

A

Neutrophils

61
Q

During and inflammatory response ?

A

Chemical mediators are released

62
Q

Which cell presents a foreign antigen to the helper T cells?

A

Macrophages

63
Q

____ attack abnormal whereas antibodies secreted by ____ attack specific foreign antigens outside of cells

A

T cells. B cells

64
Q

Neutrophils are
Phagocytes
Target bacteria
Involved in non specific defense
Classified as granulocytes
All of the above

A

All of the above

65
Q

Antibodies are produced by

A

Plasma cells

66
Q

Macrophages are examples of

A

Antigen presenting cells

67
Q

A 5 year old well developed boy was recently diagnosed with classic hemophilia, which factor is lacking in this child?

A

Factor 8 VIII

68
Q

Hemolytic disease of the newborn may result if

A

An Rh negative mother is carrying an RH positive baby

69
Q

Which is a universal donor?

70
Q

Platelets arise from

A

Megakaryocytes

71
Q

What clotting factor is not vitamin k dependent

72
Q

All of the following chemicals are realeased from basophils except
Heparin
Serarionin
Histamine
Glycine

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