Blood and Lymphatic System Quiz

What is a thrombocyte?

• A cell that produces platelets

• A blood clot stationary within a blood vessel

• A platelet

• A blood clot moving in the circulation

Persons with this type of blood have neither antigen A nor antigen B on their red blood cells, but have antibody anti-A and antibody anti-B in their plasma.

• Type AB

• Type A

• Type B

• Type O

Which of the following vitamins is essential to DNA synthesis and a lack of the vitamin can cause anemia?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

What type of antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells of a person with type AB blood?

• Antigens B only

• Both antigens A and B

• Neither antigens A nor antigens B

• Antigens A only

What is the difference between serum and plasma?

• Plasma contains fibrinogen; serum does not.

• Plasma contains calcium; serum does not.

• Plasma contains albumin; serum does not.

• Plasma does not have blood cells; serum does.

Which type of stem cells give rise to red blood cells and platelets?

• lymphoid stem cells

• myeloid stem cells

The absence or blockage of lymph vessels in a body region leads directly to what condition?

• Hypertension

• Dehydration

• Edema

• Coagulation

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What is the typical life span of a red blood cell?

• 120 days

• 4-5 days

• Several to many years

• 10–12 months

T cells and B cells are types of which white blood cell?

• lymphocytes

• eosinophils

• basophils

• monocytes

Which blood cells have a biconcave shape that allows for transportation and diffusion of gases?

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

• eosinophils

• neutrophils

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