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26 Cards in this Set
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All blood cells are derived from...?
A) Reticulocytes B) Proerythroblasts C) Basophilic Erythroblasts D) Haemocytoblasts |
D) Haemocytoblasts |
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A Haematocrit of 40% means that in every 100mls of blood there are...?
A) 40 red blood cells and the remainder is fluid plasma B) 40mls of fluid plasma and 60mls of red blood cells C) 40mls of red blood cells and 60mls of fluid plasma D) 40mls of formed elements and 60mls of water |
C) 40mls of red blood cells and 60mls of fluid plasma |
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Which of the following would not cause an increase in erythropoietin...?
A) Anaemia B) High Altitude C) Haemorrhage D) Polycythemia |
D) Polycythemia |
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What happens to the iron (Fe3+) that is released during the breakdown of damaged red blood cells...?
A) It is used to synthesize proteins B) It is transported to the liver where it becomes part of bile C) It is converted into urobilin and excreted in urine D) It attaches to transferrin and is transported to bone marrow for use in haemoglobin synthesis |
D) It attaches to transferrin and is transported to bone marrow for use in haemoglobin synthesis |
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List the 9 various types of cells found in the blood...? |
A) Erythrocytes B) Neutrophils C) Basophils D) Eosinophils E) Monocytes F) Thrombocytes G) T-Lymphocytes H) B-Lymphocytes I) Natural Killer Cells |
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The Thymus is located where...?
A) Anterior to the larynx B) In the left hypochondriac region C) Between the sternum and the large blood vessels above the heart D) Between the diaphragm and the heart |
C) Between the sternum and the large blood vessels above the heart |
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Fill in the blanks....Interstitial fluid drains into _____ ________?
A) Lymphatic Vessels B) Lymph Nodes C) Lymphatic Capillaries D) Lymphatic Cells |
C) Lymphatic Capillaries |
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In relation to haemopoietic growth factors...
A) Erythropoietin stimulates the formation of platelets B) Erythropoietin inhibits the formation of platelets C) Thrombopoietin inhibits the formation of platelets D) Thrombopoietin stimulates the formation of platelets |
D) Thrombopoietin stimulates the formation of platelets |
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Agranular leukocytes include...?
A) Monocytes B) Neutrophils C) Eosinophils D) Basophils |
A) Monocytes |
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List the THREE functions of lymph...? |
A) Drains excess interstitial fluid B) Transports lipids C) Carries out immune responses |
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Which statement is incorrect regarding erythrocytes...?
A) They do not have a nucleus B) They are produced in the bone marrow from erythroblasts C) They live for approximately 10 days D) They are released into the circulation as reticulocytes |
C) They live for approximately 10 days |
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Which of the following statements is false regarding haemostasis...?
A) Both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways lead to the activation of factor X B) All the clotting factors are produced by the liver C) Is initiated when tissue factor comes into contact with blood D) Coagulation can be prevented by adding citrate to a sample of blood |
B) All the clotting factors are produced by the liver |
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Which of the following is usually elevated in patients with asthma...?
A) Lymphocytes B) Neutrophils C) Basophils D) Eosinophils |
D) Eosinophils |
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Which of the following is usually elevated in patients with asthma...?
A) Lymphocytes B) Neutrophils C) Basophils D) Eosinophils |
D) Eosinophils |
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Which of the following is usually elevated in patients with asthma...?
A) Lymphocytes B) Neutrophils C) Basophils D) Eosinophils |
D) Eosinophils |
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Describe the intrinsic clotting pathway...? |
1) Trauma 2) Factor XII is activated to factor XIIa 3) Factor XI is activated to Factor XIa 4) Factor IX is activated by Ca2+ to form Factor IXa 5) Factor X is activated by Factor IXa and Factor VIII to form Factor Xa 6) Factor Xa along with phospholipids released by activated platelets, activated factor V and Ca2+ to form prothrombin activator 7) Prothrombin converts to thrombin 8) Fibrinogen forms fibrin to form a clot |
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Describe the extrinsic clotting pathway...? |
1) Trauma 2) Release of tissue thromboplastins (Factor III) 3) Tissue thromboplastin VII forms Factor VIIa 4) Ca2+ activated Factor X to form Factor Xa 5) Activated Factor X, tissue phospholipids and phospholipids from platelets, Factor V and Ca2+ (prothrombin activator) convert prothrombin to thrombin 6) Fibrinogen then converts to fibrin to form a clot |
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Describe the extrinsic clotting pathway...? |
1) Trauma 2) Release of tissue thromboplastins (Factor III) 3) Tissue thromboplastin VII forms Factor VIIa 4) Ca2+ activated Factor X to form Factor Xa 5) Activated Factor X, tissue phospholipids and phospholipids from platelets, Factor V and Ca2+ (prothrombin activator) convert prothrombin to thrombin 6) Fibrinogen then converts to fibrin to form a clot |
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Fibrinogen is identified in the list of clotting factors as number...?
A) I B) II C) III D) IV |
A) I |
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On initial exposure to an antigen, antibody levels in the plasma peak after...?
A) 1-2 Days B) 1-2 Weeks C) 3-4 Days D) 3-4 Week |
B) 1-2 Weeks |
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Name the Five cells of the natural (innate) immune system...? |
1) Neutrophils 2) Basophils 3) Mast Cells 4) Phagocytes 5) Natural Killer Cells 6) Eosinophils |
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Describe the dissolution of a clot...? |
1) Plasminogen 2) Tissue Plasmin Activation (Tpa) 3) Plasmin 4) Breaks Clot 5) Phagocytes mop up debris |
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All blood cells are derived from...?
A) Reticulocytes B) Proerythroblasts C) Basophilic Erythroblasts D) Haemocytoblasts |
D) Haemocytoblasts |
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Which of the following transfusions will not lead to an acute haemolytic reaction...?
A) Donor B - Recipient O B) Donor AB - Recipient A C) Donor B - Recipient AB D) Donor AB - Recipient O |
C) Donor B - Recipient AB |
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Describe the FIVE phases of phagocytosis...? |
1) Pathogen Recognised 2) Chemotaxis 3) Adherence 4) Ingestion 5) Digestion 6) Pathogen Killed |
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Eosinophils are principally involved in defending the body against invasion by...?
A) Bacteria B) Yeasts C) Viruses D) Parasites |
D) Parasites |
