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WorksheetsBlood and Its Components Quiz
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 52mins
The percentage of blood made up of red blood cells is called the
buffy coat.
differential count.
hematocrit.
complete blood count.
The hematocrit is normally
45%.
55%.
30%.
40%.
Which of the following is NOT a defense function of the blood?
blood clotting.
removes dead cells.
removes pathogens.
regulates pH.
The fluid component of blood is called
plasma
tissue fluid
lymph
cytoplasm
Identify the types of plasma proteins.
Albumins, globulins and glycogen.
Albumins, fibrinogen and globulins.
Erythrocytes, fibrinogen and globulins.
Erythrocytes, globulins and plasma
Which of the following is NOT a function of plasma proteins?
carry oxygen
maintain pH
maintain osmotic pressure
coagulation of blood
Plasma consists of 90-92% of (a) .
The majority of plasma proteins are produced by the (a) .
Identify the types of formed elements.
Albumins, globulins and fibrinogen.
Albumins, globulin and glycogen.
Erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils.
Hematopoiesis is the production of:
plasma proteins
red blood cells only
white blood cells only
red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
In adults, blood cells are produced in the
kidneys
liver
spleen
red bone marrow
Red blood cells are also called
erythrocytes
hemocytes
monocytes
platelets
The main component of erythrocytes is
fibrinogen.
hemoglobin.
globulin.
lipoprotein.
Identify the normal erythrocyte count.
6,000/cubic mm
200,000/cubic mm
5 million/cubic mm
20 million/cubic mm
Identify the iron-containing molecule within erythrocytes that binds to oxygen.
albumin
fibrinogen
hemoglobin
plasma
Identify the formed element that has the shape of a biconcave disk.
red blood cell
white blood cell
platelet
Which of the following is NOT related to red blood cell structure and function?
Transportation of oxygen gas.
Bilobed nucleus.
Smaller than white blood cell.
Contain hemoglobin.
Red blood cells live for
about 10 days.
about 60 days.
about 120 days.
several years.
Identify the function of erythropoietin.
Binds and transports oxygen.
Stimulates the production of red blood cells.
Stimulates the destruction of red blood cells.
Stimulates the formation of a clot.
Erythropoietin is produced primarily by the:
bone marrow
kidneys
skeletal muscles
spleen
Erythropoietin is produced in response to:
an infection
damaged blood vessels
low oxygen levels
high oxygen levels
Identify the organs that remove old and damaged red blood cells from circulation.
Bone marrow and kidneys.
Bone marrow and spleen
Kidneys and spleen
Liver and spleen
Polycythemia is an elevated:
blood pressure
number of formed elements
number of red blood cells
number of white blood cells
Identify a type of dietary anemia.
hemolytic anemia
polycythemia
pernicious anemia
aplastic anemia
Compared to red blood cells, white blood cells are:
larger and lack a nucleus.
larger and have a nucleus.
smaller and lack a nucleus.
smaller and have a nucleus.
Identify the formed element responsible for fighting infection, removing dead and dying cells and destroying cancerous cells.
Albumin
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Identify the normal leukocyte count.
6,000/cubic mm
200,000/cubic mm
5 million/cubic mm
20 million/cubic mm
Identify the most abundant white blood cells.
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
lymphocytes
Identify the type of white blood cell that fights parasitic infections and decreases allergic reactions.
Basophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes
Neutrophils.
Identify the type of white blood cell that is first to respond to an infection.
monocytes
lymphocytes
eosinophils
neutrophils
Which of the following is NOT a granular lymphocyte?
basophil
neutrophil
monocyte
eosinophil
Identify the type of white blood cell that releases histamine and heparin.
basophil
neutrophil
monocyte
lymphocyte
Identify a type of white blood cell that is associated with specific immunity.
neutrophil
eosinophil
lymphocyte
monocyte
Macrophage differentiate from:
erythrocytes
lymphocytes
monocytes
neutrophils
Uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells is called
leukocytosis.
polycythemia.
anemia.
leukemia.
Fragments of megakaryocytes are:
basophils
lymphocytes
monocytes
platelets
Identify the formed element that functions in initiating the process of blood clotting.
basophils
erythrocytes
neutrophils
platelets
List the three major events of hemostasis in chronological order.
platelet plug formation, vascular spasms, coagulation
vascular spasms, coagulation, platelet plug formation
coagulation, platelet plug formation, vascular spasms
vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation
Identify the substance that helps to convert fibrinogen into fibrin.
thrombin
prothrombin
vitamin K
fibrin activator
Identify the substance that converts prothrombin to thrombin.
fibrin
prothrombin activator
vitamin K
fibrinogen
What mineral is necessary for blood coagulation?
potassium
sodium
barium
calcium
Hemorrhagic bleeding disorders may result from a deficiency of vitamin:
B12
D
E
K
Plasma minus fibrinogen and prothrombin is called
lymph
serum
tissue fluid
interstitial fluid
The majority of clotting factors are produced by the:
bone marrow
kidneys
liver
platelets
Place the four major events of coagulation in chronological order: Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin Formation of prothrombin activator Interaction of fibrin threads with the platelet plug
1-2-3-4
2-3-4-1
3-2-1-4
3-1-4-2
What is a low platelet count called?
coagulation
hemorrhage
thrombocytopenia
hemostasis
A group of inherited clotting disorders called hemophilias are due to
a deficiency of platelets.
a deficiency of clotting factors.
an excessive numbers of platelets.
none of the above.
A blood clot that forms and stays in an unbroken blood vessel is a(an)
thrombus.
embolus.
prothrmbin activator.
edema.
Clumping of red blood cells is called
hemostasis.
coagulation.
agglutination.
transfusion.
Type O blood cells have
A antigens
B antigens
A and B antigens
Neither A nor B antigens
Individuals with type AB+ blood would have ______ antibodies in their plasma.
anti-A and anti-B
anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh
anti-Rh
no anti-A, anti-B, or anti-Rh
Identify the type of blood type that is the "universal recipient".
type AB
type A
type B
type O
