A Comprehensive Study Guide Covering Chapter 19 - Diseases of the Hematological System. Latest updated 2026/2027

Chapter 19 - Diseases of the Hematological System
1. What body parts are involved in hematopoiesis?
a. lungs and heart
b. bone marrow and spleen
c. veins and arteries
d. liver and pancreas
e. lymph nodes and adrenal glands
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Overview of the Hematological System

2. What is the densest or heaviest component of the blood, evidenced by centrifuging?
a. serum
b. plasma
c. erythrocytes
d. leukocytes
e. electrolytes
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Overview of the Hematological System

3. What is the product of heme metabolism that is excreted with bile?
a. thrombopoietin
b. ferritin
c. uric acid
d. bilirubin
e. hepcidin
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Glossary

4. What is the hormone that regulates iron homeostasis?
a. thrombopoietin
b. ferritin
c. vasopressin
d. vasopressin
e. hepcidin
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Glossary

5. What is the group of inherited blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule called?
a. thalassemia
b. lupus
c. sickle cell anemia
d. hemophilia
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e. chronic myeloproliferative disease
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Glossary

6. Hemoglobin binds to what type of cell?
a. white blood cells
b. red blood cells
c. iron
d. oxygen
e. platelets
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematological System

7. What minerals are closely tied to normal hematopoiesis?
a. calcium, magnesium, iron
b. lead, zinc, aluminum
c. phosphorus, potassium, cooper
d. iron, zinc, copper
e. calcium, potassium, magnesium
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematological System

8. What are immature red blood cells called?
a. platelets
b. lymphocytes
c. reticulocytes
d. thrombocytes
e. leukocytes
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematological System

9. What part of long bones contain the red marrow?
a. spongy bone
b. compact bone
c. medullary cavity
d. diaphysis
e. endosteum
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Remember
REFERENCES: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematological System

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