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- 1. Open EndedThe three types of white blood cells that contain granules are: A. Neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes B. Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils C. Eosinophils, basophils, and lymphocytes D. Neutrophils, basophils, and monocytes
- 2. Open EndedThe two types of white blood cells that lack specific granules in their cytoplasm are: A. Neutrophils and lymphocytes B. Neutrophils and monocytes C. Lymphocytes and monocytes D. Basophils and monocytes
- 3. Open EndedWhich of the following transport oxygen? A. Leukocytes B. Thrombocytes C. Platelets D. Erythrocytes
- 4. Open EndedUnder a microscope, erythrocytes appear as: A. Biconcave disks without nuclei B. Circular disks with centrally located nuclei C. Circular disks with several nuclei D. Oval disks with multilobed nuclei
- 5. Open EndedWhich of the following is not a leukocyte? A. Basophil B. Reticulocyte C. Neutrophil D. Monocyte
- 6. Open EndedWhich of the following is thought to play a role in the prevention of clotting? A. Eosinophils B. Monocytes C. Basophils D. Neutrophils
- 7. Open EndedWhich white blood cell plays a major role in immunity to infectious diseases? A. Monocyte B. Eosinophil C. Lymphocyte D. Basophil
- 8. Open EndedThrombocytes are necessary for: A. Blood clotting B. Body defense C. Transporting glucose D. Transporting oxygen
- 9. Open EndedIn clot formation, prothrombin is converted to: A. Fibrin B. Fibrinogen C. Thrombin D. Thromboplastin
- 10. Open EndedVitamin K stimulates liver cells to increase the synthesis of: A. Prothrombin B. Thrombin C. Platelets D. Heparin
- 11. Open EndedWhich of the following Rh factor combinations could cause agglutination of an infant's red blood cells? A. Mother is Rh-, father is Rh+, infant is Rh+ B. Mother is Rh-, father is Rh+, infant is Rh- C. Mother is Rh+, father is Rh-, infant is Rh+ D. Mother is Rh+, father is Rh+, infant is Rh-
- 12. Open EndedAn individual with group AB blood is considered to be a universal recipient because: A. The red blood cells do not contain the Rh antigen. B. The plasma does not contain either anti-A or anti-B antibodies. C. Both A and B antigens are absent from the red blood cells. D. Both anti-A and anti-B antibodies are present in the plasma.
- 13. Open EndedA person who has anti-B antibodies in her plasma but does not have anti-A antibodies in her plasma would be which blood group? A. A B. B C. AB D. O
- 14. Open EndedRed blood cells have specific proteins on their surfaces known as: A. Antibodies B. Agglutinins C. Antigens D. Albumins
- 15. Open EndedApproximately 85 percent of the world population has: A. Rh-positive blood B. Rh-negative blood C. Type O blood D. The universal recipient blood
- 16. Open EndedType O blood is considered a universal donor and therefore cross-matching is not needed. A. True B. False
- 17. Open EndedType AB blood contains both A and B antigens on the red blood cells. A. True B. False
- 18. Open EndedRh-positive blood contains Rh antigens on its red blood cells. A. True B. False
- 19. Open EndedIf a mother's antibodies pass into the circulation of an Rh-positive fetus, the antibodies may destroy the fetal red blood cells and cause a severe hemolytic disease known as erythroblastosis fetalis. A. True B. False
- 20. Open EndedSome elite athletes have reportedly transfused their own blood to increase oxygen delivery to muscles and improve performance. This process is known as a homologous transfusion. A. True B. False
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