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Granulocytes called neutrophils are phagocytic and are the most numerous of all white blood cell types.

A) True
B) False

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If a person is severely dehydrated you would expect to see all of the following except ________.


A) lower plasma levels
B) lower immunity
C) higher blood viscosity
D) higher hematocrit

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The process of fibrinolysis disposes of bacteria when healing has occurred.

A) True
B) False

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When monocytes migrate into the interstitial spaces to fight infection,they change to a different type of cell called ________.

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Each hemoglobin molecule can transport two molecules of oxygen.

A) True
B) False

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Match the following: -Polymorphonuclear leukocyte.


A) Hemoglobin
B) Factor VIII
C) Agglutination
D) Monocyte
E) Neutrophil

F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

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A lack of intrinsic factor,leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and causing an appearance of large pale cells called macrocytes,is characteristic of ________.


A) polycythemia
B) sickle-cell anemia
C) aplastic anemia
D) pernicious anemia

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Match the following: -Cancerous condition involving white blood cells.


A) Embolism
B) Polycythemia
C) Anemia
D) Thrombocytopenia
E) Leukemia

F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

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Why would there be cause for concern if a young pregnant mother is Rh-,her husband is Rh+,and this is their second child?

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If the mother was given RhoGAM before or...

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Basophils increase in number when parasitic invasion occurs.

A) True
B) False

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Myelocytic leukemia involves a cancerous condition of lymphocytes.

A) True
B) False

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Higher viscosity of blood will increase the amount of stress placed on the heart while it is pumping.Viscosity of blood is highest when ________.


A) hemoglobin levels are lowest
B) plasma levels are highest
C) hematocrit is highest
D) HbA1C levels are lowest

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which two factors below make rapid and substantial blood loss life threatening?


A) loss of immunity and loss of blood pressure
B) loss of immunity and loss of carbon dioxide carrying capacity
C) loss of clotting ability and loss of osmotic pressure
D) loss of blood pressure and loss of oxygen carrying capacity

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Which blood type is generally called the universal donor?


A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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List the most common causes of bleeding disorders.

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Platelet deficiency (thrombocy...

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  Figure 17.2 Using Figure 17.2, match the following: -Type A. A) B B) D C) C D) A Figure 17.2 Using Figure 17.2, match the following: -Type A.


A) B
B) D
C) C
D) A

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive.What does this mean?


A) There are no antibodies to A, to B, or to Rh antigens in the plasma.
B) He can only receive blood from a donor who is AB positive.
C) Antibodies to A and B are present in the red cells.
D) His blood lacks Rh factor.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is not a cause of bleeding disorders?


A) vitamin K deficiency
B) a defect in the clotting cascade
C) thrombocytopenia, a condition of decreased circulating platelets
D) excess secretion of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Match the following: -Largest of the WBCs; crucial in defense against viruses; associated with chronic infections.


A) Basophil
B) Eosinophil
C) Neutrophil
D) Monocyte
E) Erythrocyte

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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A total WBC count and a differential WBC count have been ordered for Mrs.Johnson.What information is obtained from the differential count that the total count does not provide?

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The differential count determi...

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