BIO 208 - POST ASSESSMENT. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUIDE.

The process whereby neutrophils and other white blood cells are attracted to an
inflammatory site is called:
Select one:
a. Diapedesis
b. Margination
c. Chemotaxis
d. Lordosis
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The correct answer is: Chemotaxis
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A sample of Ralph’s blood shows a high concentration of pyrogens. This would indicate
that Ralph:
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a. has hypotension.
b. is producing T lymphocytes.
c. has a sore throat.
d. is running a fever.
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The correct answer is: is running a fever.
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An increase in rate and depth of respiratory ventilation is most affected by:
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a. increased levels of blood carbon dioxide.
b. oxygen saturation of hemoglobin.
c. decreased blood CO2 levels.
d. increased blood pH.
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The correct answer is: increased levels of blood carbon dioxide.
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Based on Boyle's Law discussing pressure and volume, when alveolar volume
decreases, what will occur?
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,a. Partial pressure increases.
b. Partial pressure decreases.
c. Pleural pressure decreases.
d. Pleural pressure increases.
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A young woman has several structures removed that are responsible for filtering the
lymph in her body. What is a possible side effect to this procedure?
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a. Ruptured lymphatic nodules
b. Lumpectomy
c. Enlarged adenoids
d. Lymphedema
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Both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation result in the formation of:
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a. Fibrinogen
b. Plasminogen
c. Prothrombin activator
d. Prothrombin
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Rat poison contains a toxin that blocks the liver’s ability to utilize vitamin K. Animals
that consume rat poison would die of:
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a. Acidosis
b. Asphyxiation
c. Hemorrhage

, d. Thrombosis
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Which of the following is likely to be affected in cellular immunity for a person with
thymus hypoplasia, a condition where the thymus is underdeveloped?
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a. Storage of mature T-cells
b. Maturation of T-cells
c. Secretion of cytokines
d. Origin of T-cells
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The correct answer is: Maturation of T-cells
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Which of the following is NOT a site of erythropoiesis in the adult male?
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a. Liver
b. Ribs
c. Proximal epiphysis of the humerus
d. Sternum
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Which of the following is TRUE?
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a. During leukemia, platelet and erythrocyte counts can decrease
b. Prothrombin activator converts thrombin into plasmin.
c. Leukopenia is normal during a modest bacterial infection.
d. Platelet plug formation is a negative feedback process.
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