Which of these is a function of blood?
a. clot formation
b. protection against foreign substances
c. maintenance of body temperature
d. regulation of pH and osmosis
e. All of these are correct.
e. All of these are correct.
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Which of these is not a component of plasma?
a. nitrogen
b. sodium ions
c. platelets
d. water
e. urea
c. platelets
Which of these proteins is normally found in the plasma and plays an important role in
maintaining the osmotic concentration of the blood?
a. albumin
b. fibrinogen
c. platelets
d. hemoglobin
e. globulins
a. albumin
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Red blood cells
a. are the least numerous formed element in the blood.
b. are phagocytic cells.
c. are produced in the yellow marrow.
d. do not have a nucleus.
e. All of these are correct.
, d. do not have a nucleus.
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Given these ways of transporting carbon dioxide in the blood:
(1) bicarbonate ions
(2) combined with blood proteins
(3) dissolved in plasma
Choose the arrangement that lists them in the correct order from largest to smallest
percentage of carbon dioxide transported.
a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3,2
c. 2,3,1
d. 2,1,3
e. 3,1,2
a. 1,2,3
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Each hemoglobin molecule can become associated with oxygen molecule(s).
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
e. an unlimited number of
d. four
Erythropoietin
a. is produced mainly by the heart.
b. inhibits the production of red blood cells.
c. production increases when blood oxygen decreases.
d. production is inhibited by testosterone.
e. All of these are correct.
c. production increases when blood oxygen decreases.
Which of these changes occur(s) in the blood in response to the initiation of a vigorous
exercise program?
a. increased erythropoietin production
b. increased concentration of reticulocytes
c. decreased bilirubin formation
d. Both a and b are correct.
e. All of these are correct.
d. Both a and b are correct.
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