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The hemoglobin found in erythrocytes is able to chemically attach to


A) oxygen.
B) carbon dioxide.
C) nitrogen.
D) both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
E) oxygen,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen.

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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The leukocyte that is very active during a bacterial infection is the


A) eosinophil.
B) basophil.
C) lymphocyte.
D) neutrophil.
E) monocyte.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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The production of platelets is called _______________.

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The leukocyte that releases histamine is the


A) eosinophil.
B) basophil.
C) lymphocyte.
D) neutrophil.
E) monocyte.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Plasma makes up about ______ percent of a centrifuged sample of whole blood.


A) 25
B) 35
C) 45
D) 55
E) 75

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

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Usually the least numerous of the leukocytes are the


A) eosinophils.
B) basophils.
C) monocytes.
D) lymphocytes.
E) neutrophils.

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

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The GM-CSF growth factor accelerates the formation of all granulocytes and monocytes from their progenitor cells.

A) True
B) False

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The "buffy" coat of the middle layer of a centrifuged blood sample is composed of


A) platelets and leukocytes.
B) leukocytes.
C) platelets.
D) erythrocytes.
E) erythrocytes and leukocytes.

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

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Old erythrocytes are phagocytized in the


A) liver.
B) spleen.
C) lung.
D) liver and spleen.
E) spleen and lung.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Among the constituents of plasma,sodium,potassium,and bicarbonate ions are classified as


A) nutrients.
B) respiratory gases.
C) wastes.
D) electrolytes.
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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An individual's hematocrit is dependent on his or her


A) age.
B) sex.
C) altitude.
D) Two of the choices are correct.
E) Three of the choices are correct.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

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Usually the most numerous of the leukocytes are the


A) eosinophils.
B) basophils.
C) lymphocytes.
D) neutrophils.
E) monocytes.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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The process of producing the formed elements of blood is called


A) leukopenia.
B) hemopoiesis.
C) leukocytosis.
D) erythroblastosis.
E) agglutination.

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

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Congenital hemolytic anemia is


A) when destruction of erythrocytes is more rapid than normal.
B) when there is an inherited anemia associated with a defect in iron uptake.
C) caused by a failure of the body to absorb Vitamin B12.
D) characterized by a large number of immature,nucleated cells.
E) characterized by significantly decreased formation of erythrocytes and hemoglobin due to defective red bone marrow.

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

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How many oxygen molecules may bind to a single molecule of hemoglobin?


A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
E) 16

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Two of the four globin chains in the hemoglobin molecule are called alpha chains and the other two are called ________________ chains.

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The production of leukocytes is called _______________.

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Which are characteristic of type Rh negative blood? A: Always has Rh (anti-D) antibodies B: Only under certain conditions will Rh (anti-D) antibodies be present C: Always has Rh (D) antigen D: Only under certain conditions will the Rh (D) antigen be present E: Is inherited independent of the ABO group


A) a,c
B) b,c,e
C) a,d,e
D) b,e
E) a,e

F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Simply put,antibodies are molecules on the lookout for antigens.

A) True
B) False

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The process of erythrocyte production is called _______________.

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