Blood Review

Where are blood cells formed?

• Blood vessels

• Heart

• Red bone marrow

• Yellow bone marrow

Which are components of blood? (select all that apply)

• Marocytes

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

Which of these describes red blood cells? (select all that apply)

• Bi-concave

• Large nucleus

• Makes up 25% of blood

• Carries hemoglobin

Which hormone is released from the kidneys and liver to stimulate RBC production?

• Hemolin

• Biliverdin

• Bilirubin

• Erythropoietin

What in heme binds oxygen and is a necessary part of our diet?

• Folic acid

• Iron

• B12

• Protein

Which are true of sickle cell anemia? (select all that apply)

• Cells stick together, forming clots

• Caused from mutation in hemoglobin

• Caused from a mutation in myoglobin

• Cells expand and eventually burst

Which of these are granulocytes? (select all that apply)

• Neutrophils

• Monocytes

• Lymphocytes

• Eosinophils

What would be expected to occur with a disease such as typhoid fever? (select all that apply)

• Leukopenia

• Leukocytosis

• WBCs drop below 5,000

• WBCs exceed 10,000

Which are functions of blood plasma? (select all that apply)

• pH balance

• Regulating fluid and electrolyte balance

• Transporting nutrients, gases, and vitamins

• Conducting nerve impulses

Which neurotransmitter found in platelets can stimulate vasospasm (contraction of vessels)?

• Norepinephrine

• Glutamate

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin