Multiple ChoicePlasma accounts for _____% of all blood, and water accounts for _____% of plasma.81views2rankHas a video solution.
Multiple ChoiceThe most numerous formed element in blood are the ____________, and their function is ____________.81views1rankHas a video solution.
Multiple ChoiceThe percentage of blood volume occupied by erythrocytes is called the __________.2862views18rank
Multiple ChoiceOne molecule of hemoglobin can bind a maximum of __________ oxygen molecules.1536views9rank
Multiple ChoiceA major plasma protein that maintains the blood osmotic pressure is __________.2066views5rank
Multiple ChoiceMature red blood cells in the circulating blood are filled primarily with __________.1600views6rank
Multiple ChoiceThe percentage of total volume used to determine the number of erythrocytes in a blood sample is referred to as the __________.1515views4rank
Multiple ChoiceThe buffy coat that appears after a sample of blood has been centrifuged contains __________.1404views4rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following factors has the greatest effect on making RBCs very efficient oxygen transporters?1542views12rank1comments
Textbook QuestionThe blood volume in an adult averages approximately a. 1 L, b. 3 L, c. 5 L, d. 7 L.134views1rankHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Which would lead to increased erythropoiesis? a. Chronic bleeding ulcer b. Reduction in respiratory ventilation c. Decreased level of physical activity d. Reduced blood flow to the kidneys141viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionThe hormonal stimulus that prompts red blood cell formation is a. serotonin, b. heparin, c. erythropoietin, d. thrombopoietin.103viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionThe formed elements of the blood include (a) plasma, fibrin, and serum, (b) albumins, globulins, and fibrinogen, (c) WBCs, RBCs, and platelets, (d) all of these.70viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionAll of the following are true of RBCs except a. biconcave disc shape, b. life span of approximately 120 days, c. contain hemoglobin, d. contain nuclei.125viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionBlood temperature is approximately___ , and blood pH averages___. (a) 36 °C, 7.0, (b) 39 °C, 7.8, (c) 38 °C, 7.4, (d) 37 °C, 7.054viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionPlasma contributes approximately_____ percent of the volume of whole blood, and water accounts for percent of the plasma volume. (a) 55, 92, (b) 25, 55, (c) 92, 55, (d) 35, 72.45viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionBlood proteins play an important part in a. blood clotting, b. immunity, c. maintenance of blood volume, d. all of the above.103viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionSerum is (a) the same as blood plasma, (b) plasma minus the formed elements, (c) plasma minus the proteins, (d) plasma minus fibrinogen, (e) plasma minus the electrolytes52viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionThe normal pH of the blood is about a. 8.4, b. 7.8, c. 7.4, d. 4.7.83viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook Questiona. List the three major categories of formed elements. b. Which is least numerous? c. Which comprise(s) the buffy coat in a hematocrit tube?106viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Plasma without the clotting proteins is called a. serum. b. whole blood. c. fibrin. d. tissue factor.80viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionName the three major types of plasma proteins and identify their functions,47viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionAlbumin a. is a blood buffer. b. helps maintain blood's osmotic pressure. c. distributes body heat. d. transports certain molecules.118viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionIf you had a high hematocrit, would you expect your hemoglobin determination to be low or high? Why?151viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook Questiona. Describe the process of erythropoiesis. b. What name is given to the immature cell type released to the circulation? c. How does it differ from a mature erythrocyte?106viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionName as many different categories of substances carried in plasma as you can.85viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionName the formed elements that arise from myeloid stem cells. Name those arising from lymphoid stem cells.122viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook Questiona. Describe the appearance of platelets and state their major function. b. Why should platelets not be called 'cells'?97viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionErythropoietin directly stimulates RBC formation by (a) increasing rates of mitotic divisions in erythroblasts, (b) speeding up the maturation of red blood cells, (c) accelerating the rate of hemoglobin synthesis, (d) all of these.65viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionIf you had a high hematocrit, would you expect your hemoglobin determination to be high or low? Why?118viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionDiscuss hemoglobin relative to its chemical structure, its function, and the color changes it undergoes during loading and unloading of oxygen.67viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionA middle-aged college professor from Boston is in the Swiss Alps studying astronomy. He arrived two days ago and plans to stay the entire year. However, he notices that he is short of breath when he walks up steps and that he tires easily with any physical activity. His symptoms gradually disappear; after two months, he feels fine. Upon returning to the United States, he has a complete physical exam and is told that his erythrocyte count is higher than normal. (a) Attempt to explain this finding. (b) Will his RBC count remain at this higher-than-normal level? Why or why not?92viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following is not a formed element of blood?a. Erythrocyteb. Leukocytec. Mast celld. Platelet54viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following plasma proteins is responsible for osmotic pressure?a. γ-Globulinsb. Albuminc. α-Globulinsd. Clotting proteins22viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.a. Erythrocytes are biconcave discs with prominent nuclei.27viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.b. The main function of erythrocytes is to transport oxygen on the protein hemoglobin.35viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.c. Hemoglobin forms oxyhemoglobin when it binds to oxygen.27viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.d. Hemoglobin consists of two polypeptide chains bound to a heme group.23viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionErythropoiesis requires stimulation from the hormone:a. thrombin.b. thrombopoietin.c. thymosin.d. erythropoietin.23viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionFill in the blanks: Erythrocytes are derived from stem cells called____ , circulate in the blood for approximately _______days, and are destroyed by an organ called the ______ .28viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionPlatelets are derived from cells called:a. thromboblasts.b. leukoblasts.c. megakaryocytes.d. thrombokaryocytes.29viewsHas a video solution.
Textbook QuestionExplain how blood, being a liquid, enables all its components (formed elements and plasma) to perform their functions.25viewsHas a video solution.