BSC 2086 BROWARD - Lesson 18 Questions and Answers with
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QUESTION
the following statements about erythrocytes are true except:
Answer:
transport most of the carbon dioxide in the blood
QUESTION
each hemoglobin molecule can be associated with this many oxygen molecules
Answer:
four
QUESTION
T/F: low blood oxygen levels increase the formation of eryhtropoietin by the kidneys which
stimulates red blood cell production
Answer:
true
QUESTION
jaundice is a yellowish staining of the skin caused by a buildup of this substance in the circulation
and interstitial spaces:
Answer:
bilirubin
QUESTION
if you live near sea level and are training for a track meet in Denver, you would want to spend a
few weeks before the meet training here:
Answer:
an altitude similar to Denver's
QUESTION
white blood cells leave circulation and enter tissues by this process:
Answer:
diapedesis
, QUESTION
these cells are phagocytic, have a tri-lobed nucleus, and make up the largest percentage of
leukocytes:
Answer:
neutrophils
QUESTION
Given the following, this is the correct order of leukocytes from most common to least common:
1. Monocytes
2. Lymphocytes
3. Neutrophils
4. Basophils
5. Eosinophils
Answer:
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
QUESTION
this statement about monocytes is true:
Answer:
increase in number during chronic infections
QUESTION
this statement best describes the function of B cells:
Answer:
produces antibodies
QUESTION
T/F: excessive bleeding from a torn vessel that is not stopped can result in a positive feedback
loop, consisting of ever decreasing blood volume and blood pressure and result in death.
Answer:
true
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QUESTION
the following statements about erythrocytes are true except:
Answer:
transport most of the carbon dioxide in the blood
QUESTION
each hemoglobin molecule can be associated with this many oxygen molecules
Answer:
four
QUESTION
T/F: low blood oxygen levels increase the formation of eryhtropoietin by the kidneys which
stimulates red blood cell production
Answer:
true
QUESTION
jaundice is a yellowish staining of the skin caused by a buildup of this substance in the circulation
and interstitial spaces:
Answer:
bilirubin
QUESTION
if you live near sea level and are training for a track meet in Denver, you would want to spend a
few weeks before the meet training here:
Answer:
an altitude similar to Denver's
QUESTION
white blood cells leave circulation and enter tissues by this process:
Answer:
diapedesis
, QUESTION
these cells are phagocytic, have a tri-lobed nucleus, and make up the largest percentage of
leukocytes:
Answer:
neutrophils
QUESTION
Given the following, this is the correct order of leukocytes from most common to least common:
1. Monocytes
2. Lymphocytes
3. Neutrophils
4. Basophils
5. Eosinophils
Answer:
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
QUESTION
this statement about monocytes is true:
Answer:
increase in number during chronic infections
QUESTION
this statement best describes the function of B cells:
Answer:
produces antibodies
QUESTION
T/F: excessive bleeding from a torn vessel that is not stopped can result in a positive feedback
loop, consisting of ever decreasing blood volume and blood pressure and result in death.
Answer:
true
