Question 1

Which abbreviation is used for the term hemoglobin?

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A)   RBC
B)   Hct
C)   Hgb
D)   CBC
E)   WBCF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Hemoglobin that is not carrying oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin, and because it may now carry carbon dioxide, it is also called ________.

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Question 3

The second Rh-positive child born to an Rh-negative mother may develop a condition called ________ if the mother is not given the drug RhoGAM to prevent her from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

Accepted Answer

erythroblastosis fetalis

Question 4

The fluid that is left when all clotting factors are removed from plasma is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fluid that is left when all...

Question 5

Which of the following populations is most affected by sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caucasians
B)   Asians
C)   African Americans
D)   Latino Americans
E)   Native AmericansF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Red blood cells live for approximately ____.

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A)   one month
B)   two months
C)   four months
D)   six months
E)   one yearF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

An inherited form of anemia in which a defective hemoglobin chain causes microcytic, hypochromic, short-lived red blood cells is ________.

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The answer of An inherited form of anemia in which...

Question 8

Erythroblastosis fetalis is prevented by giving an Rh-negative woman the drug ________, which prevents an Rh-negative mother from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

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The answer of Erythroblastosis fetalis is prevented by giving an...

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reddened skin
B)   Headache
C)   Nausea
D)   Delayed growth
E)   Enlarged spleenF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

There are three major types of proteins in plasma: globulins, fibrinogens, and _____________.

Accepted Answer

albumins

Question 11

The white blood cells called ________ release substances such as histamine, which promotes inflammation, and heparin, which is an anticoagulant.

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Question 12

The formation of a blood clot is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   agglutination
B)   hemostasis
C)   coagulation
D)   diapedesis
E)   hemolysisF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

A condition in which the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white blood cells is ________.

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The answer of A condition in which the bone marrow...

Question 14

If a patient has a white blood cell count above 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, the patient has ________ and probably has a bacterial infection.

Accepted Answer

leukocytosis

Question 15

Because lipids are not water-soluble and because plasma is mostly water, lipids must combine with molecules called ________ to be transported.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because lipids are not water-soluble and because...

Question 16

Which of the following occurs when mismatched blood is given to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient will die.
B)   The blood received will be destroyed.
C)   The blood will turn yellow.
D)   The blood will fail to circulate properly.
E)   No major problem will result.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Tina is a 47-year-old patient who has recently begun experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. She gets frequent headaches. After the initial exam, the physician orders several blood tests. The results of the tests indicate that Tina has polycythemia vera. Which of the following treatment courses would you expect the physician to pursue with Tina?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood transfusions
B)   Bone marrow transplants
C)   Radiation therapy
D)   Stem cell transplant
E)   Therapeutic phlebotomyF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen is called ________ and is bright red in color.

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The answer of Hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen is called...

Question 19

The liver uses an orange pigment called _______ to make bile needed for the digestion of fats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liver uses an orange pigment called...

Question 20

When a red blood cell is destroyed, a pigment is released from that cell called _______.

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The answer of When a red blood cell is destroyed,...

Exam 26: The Blood

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Hemoglobin that is not carrying oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin, and because it may now carry carbon dioxide, it is also called ________.

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The second Rh-positive child born to an Rh-negative mother may develop a condition called ________ if the mother is not given the drug RhoGAM to prevent her from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

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erythroblastosis fetalis

The fluid that is left when all clotting factors are removed from plasma is called ________.

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Which of the following populations is most affected by sickle cell anemia?

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Red blood cells live for approximately ____.

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An inherited form of anemia in which a defective hemoglobin chain causes microcytic, hypochromic, short-lived red blood cells is ________.

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Erythroblastosis fetalis is prevented by giving an Rh-negative woman the drug ________, which prevents an Rh-negative mother from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of sickle cell anemia?

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There are three major types of proteins in plasma: globulins, fibrinogens, and _____________.

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albumins

The white blood cells called ________ release substances such as histamine, which promotes inflammation, and heparin, which is an anticoagulant.

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The formation of a blood clot is called ____.

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A condition in which the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white blood cells is ________.

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If a patient has a white blood cell count above 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, the patient has ________ and probably has a bacterial infection.

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Because lipids are not water-soluble and because plasma is mostly water, lipids must combine with molecules called ________ to be transported.

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Which of the following occurs when mismatched blood is given to a patient?

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Hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen is called ________ and is bright red in color.

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The liver uses an orange pigment called _______ to make bile needed for the digestion of fats.

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When a red blood cell is destroyed, a pigment is released from that cell called _______.

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Exam 26: The Blood

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Hemoglobin that is not carrying oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin, and because it may now carry carbon dioxide, it is also called ________.

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The second Rh-positive child born to an Rh-negative mother may develop a condition called ________ if the mother is not given the drug RhoGAM to prevent her from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

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The fluid that is left when all clotting factors are removed from plasma is called ________.

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Which of the following populations is most affected by sickle cell anemia?

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Red blood cells live for approximately ____.

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An inherited form of anemia in which a defective hemoglobin chain causes microcytic, hypochromic, short-lived red blood cells is ________.

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Erythroblastosis fetalis is prevented by giving an Rh-negative woman the drug ________, which prevents an Rh-negative mother from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of sickle cell anemia?

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There are three major types of proteins in plasma: globulins, fibrinogens, and _____________.

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The white blood cells called ________ release substances such as histamine, which promotes inflammation, and heparin, which is an anticoagulant.

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The formation of a blood clot is called ____.

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A condition in which the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white blood cells is ________.

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If a patient has a white blood cell count above 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, the patient has ________ and probably has a bacterial infection.

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Because lipids are not water-soluble and because plasma is mostly water, lipids must combine with molecules called ________ to be transported.

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Which of the following occurs when mismatched blood is given to a patient?

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Hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen is called ________ and is bright red in color.

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The liver uses an orange pigment called _______ to make bile needed for the digestion of fats.

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When a red blood cell is destroyed, a pigment is released from that cell called _______.

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