1.To which of the following would the term “white cell” NOT be applied?
A.erythrocyte
B. leucocyte
C. lymphocyte
D.monocyte
Answer is A: An erythrocyte is a red blood cell
2.In the haemostasis process, what forms as a result of the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways?
A.Fibrin
B. Thrombin
C. A platelet plug
D.Prothrombinase
Answer is D: The extrinsic and intrinsic pathways form “prothrombinase” (also called prothrombin activator) from factor X
3.The blood group known as the ABO system is based on the presence of what proteins on blood cells?
A.antibodies
B. antigens
C. agglutinins D.immunoglobulins
Answer is B: Antigens are on the membrane of the rbc. The other three terms all describe the same thing, antibodies that are circulating in the plasma
4.What is found in blood serum that is also in blood plasma?
A.blood cells
B. platelets
C. plasma proteins
D.clotting factors
Answer is C: Plasma proteins (except fibrinogen) are in plasma and in serum. Serum = plasma minus the clotting factors. Blood cells and platelets are not in plasma.
5.What is the term “formed elements” used to mean in a description of blood?
A. white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets
B. blood plasma
C. blood serum
D. the clotting factors in blood
Answer is A: Formed elements are the non-liquid or solute parts of the blood