BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | Module 1 Exam Review 110+ Questions and Answers -Summary

BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology
II w/Lab | Module 1 Exam Review 110+
Questions and Answers -Summary


Question 1
Blood spills in a lab can be cleaned with any cleaning solution as long as it appears
to remove visible blood.
• False
• True


Question 2
Which of the following is a primary function of erythrocytes?
• Transporting hormones
• Clotting blood
• Fighting infections
• Carrying oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide


Question 3
All of the following factors would increase the hematocrit except:
• Polycythemia
• Increased exercise
• Dehydration
• Anemia

,Question 4
The ______ provides a detailed breakdown of each type of white blood cell,
including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, to aid
in diagnosing specific illnesses.
• differential blood cell count


Question 5
To visualize the presence of reticulocytes, or immature red blood cells, in a
patient’s blood sample, a ______ is often performed.
• blood smear


Question 6
Neutrophils increase in number during:
• Tissue repair
• Acute infections
• Chronic infections
• Allergic reactions


Question 7
Thrombocytosis, identified by a CBC, increases the risk of blood clotting and
ischemic injury to organs due to a high platelet count.
• True
• False


Question 8
In a differential blood cell count, if neutrophils are found to be more abundant than
lymphocytes, this is considered normal.

, • True (in adults; neutrophils normally outnumber lymphocytes)
• False


Question 9
The buffy coat in a centrifuged blood sample consists of:
• White blood cells and platelets
• Red blood cells only
• Plasma only
• Fibrinogen


Question 10
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure?
• Fibrinogen
• Globulins
• Albumin
• Prothrombin


Question 11
A patient with a hematocrit of 65% is most likely suffering from:
• Anemia
• Polycythemia
• Leukemia
• Thrombocytopenia


Question 12

, The process of red blood cell production is called:
• Leukopoiesis
• Thrombopoiesis
• Erythropoiesis
• Hemostasis


Question 13
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of dietary iron?
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D


Question 14
Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced primarily by the:
• Liver
• Spleen
• Bone marrow
• Kidneys


Question 15
A reticulocyte count that is elevated indicates:
• Increased red blood cell production
• Decreased red blood cell production
• Liver failure