Comprehensive Analysis of Human Blood
Composition Plasma Proteins Hematocrit
Formed Elements Red Blood Cells White
Blood Cells Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils
Monocytes Lymphocytes Platelets
Megakaryocytes Hemoglobin Iron Metabolism
Ferritin Hemosiderin Bilirubin Erythropoiesis
Reticulocytes Coagulation Intrinsic Pathway
Extrinsic Pathway Common Pathway
Fibrinolysis Clotting Factors Vitamin K
Hemophilia Anemia Sickle Cell Disease Blood
Typing ABO System Rh Factor Immune
Response Colony Stimulating Factors GM-CSF
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Plasma is closest in composition to
A) urine.
B) isotonic saline solution.
C) sterile water.
D) CSF.
E) interstitial fluid.
E)intetstitial fluid
The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the
A) viscosity.
B) specific gravity.
C) packed volume.
,D) hematocrit.
E) differential cell count.
D) hematocrit
Which of the following is a function of the blood?
A) transport of nutrients and wastes
B) transport of body heat
C) transport of gases
D) defense against toxins and pathogens
E) All of the answers are correct.
E) All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following statements about blood is false?
A) Blood contains buffers that control pH.
B) The normal pH of blood is 6.8 to 7.0.
C) Blood is more viscous than water.
D) Blood is about 55 percent plasma.
E) Cells in blood comprise the formed elements.
B) The normal pH of blood is 6.8 to 7.0.
Formed elements make up about what percentage of blood?
A) 55 percent
B) 30 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 45 percent
E) 20 percent
D) 45 percent
The combination of plasma and formed elements is called
A) serum.
B) lymph.
C) whole blood.
D) extracellular fluid.
E) packed blood.
C) whole blood.
Whole blood for testing in a clinical laboratory is usually collected from
A) the heart.
, B) a superficial artery.
C) a superficial vein.
D) a capillary.
E) an arteriole.
C)a superficial vein.
When checking the efficiency of gas exchange, it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from
A) the heart.
B) the lungs.
C) an artery.
D) a vein.
E) capillaries
C)an artery.
Consider these results from a blood lab test. Which value is most likely abnormal?
A) RBCs-5.2 million/µl
B) platelets-280,000/µl
C) leukocytes-8600/µl
D) hemoglobin-10.7 g/100 ml
E) hematocrit-44 percent
D) hemoglobin-10.7 g/100 ml
Each of the following is a characteristic of whole blood, except a
A) temperature of approximately 38 degrees Celsius.
B) viscosity about the same as water.
C) pH of 7.4.
D) built-in system for clotting.
E) deep red color from hemoglobin.
B) viscosity about the same as water.
The total volume of blood in the body of a 76-kg man is approximately ________ liters.
A) 10
B) 6 to 8
C) 5.3
D) 4.4
E) 3.8
C) 5.3
Composition Plasma Proteins Hematocrit
Formed Elements Red Blood Cells White
Blood Cells Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils
Monocytes Lymphocytes Platelets
Megakaryocytes Hemoglobin Iron Metabolism
Ferritin Hemosiderin Bilirubin Erythropoiesis
Reticulocytes Coagulation Intrinsic Pathway
Extrinsic Pathway Common Pathway
Fibrinolysis Clotting Factors Vitamin K
Hemophilia Anemia Sickle Cell Disease Blood
Typing ABO System Rh Factor Immune
Response Colony Stimulating Factors GM-CSF
G-CSF Exam Questions Verified and Provided
with A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated
2026
Plasma is closest in composition to
A) urine.
B) isotonic saline solution.
C) sterile water.
D) CSF.
E) interstitial fluid.
E)intetstitial fluid
The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the
A) viscosity.
B) specific gravity.
C) packed volume.
,D) hematocrit.
E) differential cell count.
D) hematocrit
Which of the following is a function of the blood?
A) transport of nutrients and wastes
B) transport of body heat
C) transport of gases
D) defense against toxins and pathogens
E) All of the answers are correct.
E) All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following statements about blood is false?
A) Blood contains buffers that control pH.
B) The normal pH of blood is 6.8 to 7.0.
C) Blood is more viscous than water.
D) Blood is about 55 percent plasma.
E) Cells in blood comprise the formed elements.
B) The normal pH of blood is 6.8 to 7.0.
Formed elements make up about what percentage of blood?
A) 55 percent
B) 30 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 45 percent
E) 20 percent
D) 45 percent
The combination of plasma and formed elements is called
A) serum.
B) lymph.
C) whole blood.
D) extracellular fluid.
E) packed blood.
C) whole blood.
Whole blood for testing in a clinical laboratory is usually collected from
A) the heart.
, B) a superficial artery.
C) a superficial vein.
D) a capillary.
E) an arteriole.
C)a superficial vein.
When checking the efficiency of gas exchange, it may be necessary to draw a blood sample from
A) the heart.
B) the lungs.
C) an artery.
D) a vein.
E) capillaries
C)an artery.
Consider these results from a blood lab test. Which value is most likely abnormal?
A) RBCs-5.2 million/µl
B) platelets-280,000/µl
C) leukocytes-8600/µl
D) hemoglobin-10.7 g/100 ml
E) hematocrit-44 percent
D) hemoglobin-10.7 g/100 ml
Each of the following is a characteristic of whole blood, except a
A) temperature of approximately 38 degrees Celsius.
B) viscosity about the same as water.
C) pH of 7.4.
D) built-in system for clotting.
E) deep red color from hemoglobin.
B) viscosity about the same as water.
The total volume of blood in the body of a 76-kg man is approximately ________ liters.
A) 10
B) 6 to 8
C) 5.3
D) 4.4
E) 3.8
C) 5.3
