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Human Biology

Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht

Chapter 6

Cardiovascular System: Blood - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:39

Problem 1

Which of the following is not a formed element in the blood?
a. red blood cells
b. white blood cells
c. platelets
d. organic molecules and salts

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01:03

Problem 2

Which of the following is not a function of blood?
a. regulation of body temperature
b. defense of the body
c. transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
d. manufacture of hormones

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00:39

Problem 3

The pigment that transports oxygen in an erythrocyte is
a. fibrin.
b. hemoglobin.
c. deoxyhemoglobin.
d. plasma.

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01:01

Problem 4

When the oxygen capacity of the blood is reduced,
a. the liver produces more bile.
b. the kidneys release erythropoietin.
c. the thymus produces more red blood cells.
d. sickle-cell disease occurs.
e. All of these are correct.

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00:55

Problem 5

The majority of the carbon dioxide produced by cellular respiration is transported by the red blood cell (RBC) by
a. forming carbonic acid in the plasma of the RBC.
b. being bound to hemoglobin.
c. being bound to prothrombin.
d. phagocytosis in the lysosomes of the RBC.

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01:00

Problem 6

Match each description with a white blood cell in the key. Not all answers will be used.
Key:
a. lymphocytes
b. monocytes
c. neutrophils
d. eosinophils
e. basophils
contains blue-stained granules and releases histamine

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00:38

Problem 7

Match each description with a white blood cell in the key. Not all answers will be used.
Key:
a. lymphocytes
b. monocytes
c. neutrophils
d. eosinophils
e. basophils
include $\mathrm{B}$ cells and $\mathrm{T}$ cells that provide specific immunity

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00:35

Problem 8

Match each description with a white blood cell in the key. Not all answers will be used.
Key:
a. lymphocytes
b. monocytes
c. neutrophils
d. eosinophils
e. basophils
largest; no granules; become macrophages

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00:48

Problem 9

Match each description with a white blood cell in the key. Not all answers will be used.
Key:
a. lymphocytes
b. monocytes
c. neutrophils
d. eosinophils
e. basophils
most abundant; multilobed nucleus; first responders to invasion

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00:24

Problem 10

Which of the following is not true of white blood cells?
a. they are formed in red bone marrow
b. they carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
c. they can leave the bloodstream and enter tissues
d. they can fight disease and infection

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00:51

Problem 11

Which of the following are formed from megakaryocytes?
a. basophils
b. erythrocytes
c. platelets
d. fibrinogen

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02:21

Problem 12

Which of the following is in the correct sequence for blood clotting?
a. prothrombin activator, prothrombin, thrombin
b. fibrin threads, prothrombin activator, thrombin
c. thrombin, fibrinogen, fibrin threads
d. prothrombin, clotting factors, fibrinogen
e. Both a and c are correct.

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01:49

Problem 13

Theoretically, a person with type AB blood should be able to receive
a. type B and type AB blood.
b. type O and type B blood.
c. type A and type O blood.
d. All of these are correct.

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00:59

Problem 14

Type $B$ blood contains ______________ surface antigens on the RBCs and _______________ antibodies in the plasma.
a. A ; anti-A
b. B ; anti-B
c. A ; anti-B
d. B ; anti-A
e. None of these are correct.

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01:02

Problem 15

Blood is associated with which of the following forms of homeostasis?
a. nutrient supply to the body
b. supply of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide
c. removal of waste material
d. transport of hormones
e. All of these are correct.

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00:50

Problem 16

The blood cells exchange oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients with the _____________ surrounding the cells of the body.
a. white blood cells
b. interstitial fluid
c. formed elements
d. plasma

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