BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Check Yourself 12
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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.
43%
B.
53%
C.
92%
D.
55%
Question #2
An average adult has ___ of blood.
A.
8 to 10 pints
B.
8 to 10 quarts
C.
6 to 8 pints
D.
6 to 8 quarts
Question #3
Blood does all of the following, except
A.
secrete hormones.
B.
aid in the distribution of heat.
C.
regulate the acid–base balance.
D.
carry nutrients from the digestive tract to cells.
Question #4
The blood protein fibrinogen is necessary
A.
to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B.
for blood clotting.
C.
to maintain blood osmotic pressure.
D.
to destroy harmful bacteria.
Question #5
The plasma protein that maintains osmotic pressure and volume is
A.
albumin.
B.
globulin.
C.
prothrombin.
D.
fibrinogen.
Question #6
The white blood cells include all of the following, except
A.
polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
B.
monocytes.
C.
thrombocytes.
D.
lymphocytes.
Question #7
Vitamin K is necessary to synthesize
A.
albumin.
B.
prothrombin.
C.
globulin.
D.
fibrinogen.
Question #8
Erythropoiesis is influenced by the hormone erythropoietin, which is secreted by the
A.
spleen.
B.
heart.
C.
liver.
D.
kidney.
Question #9
The function of thrombocytes is to
A.
carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B.
produce antibodies.
C.
phagocytize pathogenic bacteria.
D.
initiate the clotting process.
Question #10
Which type of anemia is due to a deficiency of vitamin B12?
A.
Aplastic anemia
B.
Thalassemia
C.
Iron-deficiency anemia
D.
Pernicious anemia
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