A&P Chapter 10 - Blood

Open Ended

Why is the study of blood important in understanding human anatomy and physiology?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT transported by blood through blood vessels?

• Nutrients

• Wastes

• Hormones

• Oxygen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

• Formed elements

• Plasma

• Bone marrow

• Living cells

Open Ended

Explain what happens when blood is separated in a centrifuge and describe the significance of each layer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of plasma proteins?

• Osmotic balance

• Clotting of blood

• Carrying oxygen

• Defense (antibodies) and lipid transport

Fill in the Blank

Oxygen-rich blood is ___ red, while oxygen-poor blood is dull red or purple.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of body weight does blood make up in a healthy adult?

• 2 percent

• 5 percent

• 8 percent

• 12 percent

Open Ended

Discuss the importance of water in plasma and how it contributes to the functions of blood.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of plasma proteins?

• Carrying oxygen

• Contributing to osmotic pressure

• Helping to stem blood loss

• Protecting the body from pathogens

Open Ended

How do the liver, respiratory, and urinary systems help maintain blood homeostasis according to the slides?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered formed elements of blood?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Platelets

• Plasma

Multiple Choice

In the photomicrograph of a blood smear, which cell type is most abundant?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Platelets

• Monocytes

Fill in the Blank

Erythrocytes are shaped like ___ discs.

Open Ended

Explain the role of hemoglobin in erythrocytes and how it relates to oxygen transport in the blood.

Open Ended

Explain how changes in pH can affect the function of hemoglobin.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why hemoglobin is unable to bind oxygen when denatured?

• Its quaternary structure is lost, preventing oxygen binding.

• It is broken down into amino acids.

• It is converted into a carbohydrate.

• Its iron atoms are removed.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are causes of anemia as described in the slides?

• Lower-than-normal number of RBCs

• Abnormal or deficient hemoglobin content in RBCs

• Excessive production of white blood cells

• Abnormally shaped hemoglobin

Fill in the Blank

A genetic defect leads to abnormal hemoglobin, which becomes sharp and sickle-shaped under conditions of increased oxygen use by the body. This condition is known as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about leukocytes is NOT correct?

• They are crucial in the body's defense against disease.

• They are able to move into and out of blood vessels.

• They lack a nucleus and organelles.

• They respond to chemicals released by damaged tissues.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between leukocytosis and leukopenia?

• Leukocytosis is an abnormally low WBC count, while leukopenia is an abnormally high WBC count.

• Leukocytosis is a normal response to infection, while leukopenia is commonly caused by cancer.

• Leukocytosis involves excessive production of abnormal WBCs, while leukopenia is an abnormally low WBC count.

• Leukocytosis is caused by drugs, while leukopenia is caused by infections.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following white blood cells is most abundant in human blood?

• Basophils

• Eosinophils

• Neutrophils

• Monocytes

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The function of neutrophils is to act as ___ at active sites of infection.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about eosinophils is/are correct?

• Their nucleus stains blue-red.

• They contain brick-red cytoplasmic granules.

• They function to kill parasitic worms.

• They are the most numerous WBC.

Fill in the Blank

Blood transports everything that must be carried from one place to another through blood vessels, such as: Nutrients, Wastes, Hormones, and ___.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about blood, why is it important for blood to transport nutrients, wastes, hormones, and body heat throughout the body?