Maders Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition by Susannah Longenbaker – Test Bank

1. Platelets are found in the buffy coat that is the top layer in a tube of centrifuged blood.
   FALSE

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

2. The hematocrit is the volume of a blood sample made up of
   A.plasma.
   B. white blood cells.
   C. platelets.
   D. red blood cells.

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

3. Fifty-five percent of blood is
   A.organic molecules.
   B. plasma.
   C. formed elements.
   D. blood cells.

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

4. The formed elements of blood consist of
   A. red blood cells.
   B.  white blood cells.
   C.  platelets.
   D.  All apply.

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

5. Blood transports
   A. oxygen.
   B.  glucose.
   C.  carbon dioxide.
   D.  All apply.

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

6. Which of the following is a defensive function of blood?
   A. Engulfing and destroying pathogens
   B.  Delivery of nutrients to cells
   C.  Distributing heat around the body
   D.  Regulating pH

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

7. Which components of blood do NOT perform the defensive functions of blood?
   A. Red blood cells
   B.  White blood cells
   C.  Antibodies
   D.  Platelets

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

8. Which of the following is a regulatory function of blood?
   A. Secreting antibodies
   B.  Forming a blood clot
   C.  Maintain water-salt balance
   D.  Removal of wastes from cells

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

9. Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of blood?
   A. Regulating body temperature
   B.  Regulating pH
   C.  Regulating capillary exchanges
   D.  Regulating osmotic pressure

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02
Section: 11.01
Topic: Cardiovascular System
 

10. White blood cells defend the body against pathogens.
    TRUE