WorksheetsBLOOD
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Blood
is a type of epithelial tissue.
consists of formed elements and cells.
transports waste products to cells.
makes up over 50% of the body's weight.
has a total volume of approximately 5 liters.
The major component of plasma is
ions
proteins
water
gases
nutrients
Blood is a type of __________tissue.
epithelial
glandular
connective
areolar
Plasma is ____ while formed elements are ____.
a blood gas; blood clots
the liquid portion of blood; the cells
lacking in protein; regulators of blood osmolality
the cellular portion of blood; acellular components
mostly protein; the matrix
The three types of granulocytes are the following except:
lymphocytes
neutrophil
basophils
eosinophils
An 8-year old boy has periodic trouble breathing. A complete blood count is performed on the boy to determine if he has stress-anxiety syndrome or asthma (an allergic reaction). With which type(s) of white blood cells should you be most concerned?
neutrophils
lymphocytes
eosinophils
both neutrophils and lymphocytes
both lymphocytes and eosinophils
________________ are involved in the destruction of worm parasites.
Lymphocytes
Eosinophils
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
The largest of the white blood cells.
lymphocytes
monocytes
eosinophil
basophil
neutrophils
Red blood cells:
are biconvex disks
have several nuclei in each cell
divide frequently
contain large quantities of hemoglobin
have all of these properties
___________ are the most common leukocytes and their dead cells are part of pus.
Basophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Each hemoglobin molecule:
can carry 1 oxygen molecule
is bluish in color when bound to oxygen
contains red-pigmented globin molecules
consists of 4 protein chains and 4 heme groups
contains 1 iron atom
_____________ perform phagocytosis, especially when out of the blood and in tissues.
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
All of the following are functions of the blood EXCEPT:
maintenance of body temperature
production of hormones and neurotransmitters
regulation of pH and osmosis
protection against foreign substances
transport of gases, nutrients, and waste products
Which of these statements concerning ABO blood types is correct?
Persons with type O blood have been called universal donors.
Persons with type B blood who receive type A blood would have a transfusion reaction.
To reduce the likelihood of a transfusion reaction, all possible blood groups should be correctly typed.
Antibodies in the blood of the donor can react with the antigens in the blood of the recipient.
All of these are correct statements.
Which of these does NOT help to prevent blood loss?
synthesis of thromboxanes
blood vessel constriction
formation of a network of fibrin
formation of a platelet plug
release of heparin
Which of these transfusions would be least likely to cause a transfusion reaction?
type O+ blood transfused into a type B+ patient
type A+ blood transfused into a type B+ patient
type B+ blood transfused into a type AB- patient
type A+ blood transfused into a type O+ patient
type AB+ blood transfused into a type O+ patient
Clotting factor activation can start with
the formation of fibrin.
the activation of fibrinogen.
the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue.
clot retraction.
Either the contact of clotting factors with connective tissue or clot retraction can initiate clotting.
Hemophilia is an inherited abnormality in:
the globin portions of the hemoglobin.
platelet membrane receptors.
one or more of the clotting factors.
intrinsic factor production.
antibody production.
Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?
monocytes — become macrophages
basophils — synthesize or produce antibodies
lymphocytes — important in the immune response
eosinophils — reduce inflammation
neutrophils — phagocytize microorganisms and other foreign substances
The essence of life:
heart
blood
lungs
blood vessels
