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Question #1
The liquid portion of blood called plasma contains water and other substances. The water makes up what percentage of the volume of plasma?
A.   55%
B.   53%
C.   43%
D.   92%
Question #2
An average adult has ___ of blood.
A.   6 to 8 quarts
B.   8 to 10 quarts
C.   8 to 10 pints
D.   6 to 8 pints
Question #3
Blood does all of the following, except
A.   secrete hormones.
B.   carry nutrients from the digestive tract to cells.
C.   regulate the acid–base balance.
D.   aid in the distribution of heat.
Question #4
The blood protein fibrinogen is necessary
A.   for blood clotting.
B.   to destroy harmful bacteria.
C.   to maintain blood osmotic pressure.
D.   to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Question #5
The plasma protein that maintains osmotic pressure and volume is
A.   albumin.
B.   fibrinogen.
C.   prothrombin.
D.   globulin.
Question #6
The white blood cells include all of the following, except
A.   monocytes.
B.   thrombocytes.
C.   lymphocytes.
D.   polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Question #7
Vitamin K is necessary to synthesize
A.   fibrinogen.
B.   albumin.
C.   prothrombin.
D.   globulin.
Question #8
Erythropoiesis is influenced by the hormone erythropoietin, which is secreted by the
A.   liver.
B.   spleen.
C.   kidney.
D.   heart.
Question #9
The function of thrombocytes is to
A.   phagocytize pathogenic bacteria.
B.   carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C.   produce antibodies.
D.   initiate the clotting process.
Question #10
Which type of anemia is due to a deficiency of vitamin B12?
A.   Thalassemia
B.   Iron-deficiency anemia
C.   Aplastic anemia
D.   Pernicious anemia

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