week 2 slideshows

Question 1

Flashcard 1 - Composition of Blood

Question: What is the main component of blood cells (50%)?
A) Plasma
B) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
C) Leukocytes (white blood cells)
D) Platelets (thrombocytes)

Answer 1

Answer: B) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Question 2

Flashcard 2 - Plasma Composition

Question: What percentage of blood volume does plasma compose?
A) 90%
B) 50%
C) 10%
D) 55%

Answer 2

Answer: D) 55%

Question 3

Flashcard 3 - Plasma Proteins

Question: Which plasma protein is the most abundant and maintains colloidal osmotic pressure?
A) Albumin
B) Globulins
C) Fibrinogen
D) Clotting factors

Answer 3

Answer: A) Albumin

Question 4

Flashcard 4 - Myeloid and Lymphoid Cells

Question: Which type of blood cells include erythrocytes and are responsible for tissue oxygenation?
A) Myeloid
B) Lymphoid

Answer 4

Answer: A) Myeloid

Question 5

Flashcard 5 - Neutrophils

Question: Which white blood cells are important in the acute response to infection and inflammation?
A) Eosinophils
B) Basophils
C) Neutrophils
D) Lymphocytes

Answer 5

Answer: C) Neutrophils

Question 6

Flashcard 6 - Platelet Origin

Question: Where do platelets originate?
A) In the lungs
B) From lymph nodes
C) Derived from megakaryocytes
D) In the liver

Answer 6

Answer: C) Derived from megakaryocytes

Question 7

Flashcard 7 - Red Blood Cells Function

Question: What is the main function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
A) Transport of nutrients
B) Fight infections
C) Tissue oxygenation
D) Blood clotting

Answer 7

Answer: C) Tissue oxygenation

Question 8

Flashcard 8 - RBC Production and EPO

Question: What stimulates the kidney to produce erythropoietin (EPO)?
A) High O2 tension
B) Low O2 tension

Answer 8

Answer: B) Low O2 tension

Question 9

Flashcard 9 - Anemia Symptoms

Question: What is anemia?
A) A skin condition
B) An infection
C) A condition with symptoms like pale skin and tachycardia
D) A disease

Answer 9

Answer: C) A condition with symptoms like pale skin and tachycardia

Question 10

Flashcard 10 - Neurological Findings

Question: What neurological findings can be associated with anemia?
A) Dizziness
B) Muscle pain
C) Paresthesia, balance problems, and confusion
D) Vision problems

Answer 10

Answer: C) Paresthesia, balance problems, and confusion

Question 11

Flashcard 11 - Blood Function

Question: What is one of the functions of blood?
A) Skin protection
B) Muscle contraction
C) Respiratory gas exchange
D) Digestion

Answer 11

Answer: C) Respiratory gas exchange

Question 12

Flashcard 12 - Plasma Components

Question: What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
A) Clot formation
B) Maintain colloidal osmotic pressure
C) Transport oxygen
D) Fight infections

Answer 12

Answer: B) Maintain colloidal osmotic pressure

Question 13

Flashcard 13 - Agranulocytes

Question: Which type of white blood cells are classified as agranulocytes?
A) Neutrophils
B) Basophils
C) Lymphocytes
D) Eosinophils

Answer 13

Answer: C) Lymphocytes

Question 14

Flashcard 14 - Cytokines

Question: What is the role of cytokines in the body?
A) Regulate body temperature
B) Act as structural proteins
C) Important for cell signaling and inflammation
D) Transport oxygen in the blood

Answer 14

Answer: C) Important for cell signaling and inflammation

Question 15

Flashcard 15 - Erythrocytes Structure

Question: How many heme and polypeptide portions are present in hemoglobin?
A) 1 heme and 2 polypeptide portions
B) 4 heme and 4 polypeptide portions
C) 3 heme and 3 polypeptide portions
D) 2 heme and 1 polypeptide portion

Answer 15

Answer: B) 4 heme and 4 polypeptide portions

Question 16

Flashcard 16 - Hemostasis

Question: What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?
A) Oxygen transport
B) Inflammation
C) Blood clotting (hemostasis)
D) Fighting infections

Answer 16

Answer: C) Blood clotting (hemostasis)

Question 17

Flashcard 17 - Basophils

Question: An increase in basophils on a lab result suggests which of the following?
A) Allergy and parasites
B) Anemia
C) Low oxygen levels
D) High blood pressure

Answer 17

Answer: A) Allergy and parasites

Question 18

Flashcard 19 - Blood Cell Development

Question: What are immature blood cells called?
A) Blasts
B) Cysts
C) Nuclei
D) Globulins

Answer 18

Answer: A) Blasts

Question 19

Flashcard 20 - Blood Cell Types

Question: Which blood cell type is responsible for the transportation of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide?
A) Neutrophils
B) Basophils
C) Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
D) Platelets

Answer 19

Answer: C) Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Question 20

Flashcard 18 - Erythropoietin (EPO)

Question: What stimulates the production of erythropoietin (EPO)?
A) High blood pressure
B) Low oxygen levels
C) High levels of glucose
D) High iron levels

Answer 20

Answer: B) Low oxygen levels

Question 21

Question: Which of the following is NOT a type of granulocyte?
A) Neutrophil
B) Eosinophil
C) Lymphocyte
D) Basophil

Answer 21

Answer: C) Lymphocyte

Question 22

Flashcard 22 - Plasma Composition

Question: What percentage of blood is composed of plasma?
A) 25%
B) 40%
C) 50-55%
D) 75%

Answer 22

Answer: C) 50-55%

Question 23

Flashcard 23 - Cytokines

Question: Which of the following best describes the function of cytokines in the body?
A) They transport oxygen
B) They act as structural proteins
C) They are involved in cell signaling, inflammation, and immune responses
D) They are responsible for phagocytosis

Answer 23

Answer: C) They are involved in cell signaling, inflammation, and immune responses

Question 24

Flashcard 24 - Platelet Activation

Question: How are platelets activated to initiate the clotting cascade?
A) Exposure to oxygen
B) Contact with collagen in the subendothelium
C) Interaction with white blood cells
D) Exposure to light

Answer 24

Answer: B) Contact with collagen in the subendothelium

Question 25

Flashcard 25 - Hemoglobin in Erythrocytes

Question: What is the primary function of hemoglobin in erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
A) Transport of nutrients
B) Removal of waste products
C) Binding and transport of oxygen
D) Immune response

Answer 25

Answer: C) Binding and transport of oxygen

Question 26

Flashcard 26 - Neutrophil Function

Question: What is the main function of neutrophils in the blood?
A) Fight parasites
B) Clot formation
C) Inflammation and response to infection
D) Hemoglobin production

Answer 26

Answer: C) Inflammation and response to infection

Question 27

Flashcard 27 - Blood Cell Development

Question: What do mature blood cells, also known as “-cytes,” do?
A) Produce cytokines
B) Fight infections
C) Engage in cell signaling
D) Perform specific functions in the body

Answer 27

Answer: D) Perform specific functions in the body

Question 28

Flashcard 28 - Erythropoietin (EPO)

Question: Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced in response to low oxygen levels. What is its role?
A) Decrease the number of red blood cells
B) Stimulate production of red blood cells
C) Activate platelets
D) Fight infections

Answer 28

Answer: B) Stimulate production of red blood cells

Question 29

Flashcard 29 - Blood Examination for Anemia

Question: What can a physical examination reveal in patients with anemia?
A) Signs of high blood pressure
B) Signs of low blood sugar
C) Pale skin and mucous membranes
D) Signs of infection

Answer 29

Answer: C) Pale skin and mucous membranes

Question 30

Flashcard 30 - Platelet Origin

Question: Where do platelets originate?
A) Bone marrow
B) Spleen
C) Lymph nodes
D) Liver

Answer 30

Answer: A) Bone marrow