BLG 111 Final Exam Review Questions and
Answers | 2025 Update | 100% Correct - Toronto
Metropolitan University
What are granulocytes? Name one exception. - answer-Granulocytes are a
type of white blood cell that includes eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils.
An exception is monocytes.
Which cells release histamine and what is its function? - answer-Basophils
release histamine, which acts as a vasodilator and attracts white blood cells to
inflamed sites.
What functions do plasma proteins and platelets serve in blood? - answer-They
prevent infection as agents of immunity and prevent blood loss by initiating
clot formation.
What is NOT correct about erythrocytes? - answer-Erythrocytes are filled with
hemoglobin for oxygen transport, but they do not have organelles.
What is true about hemoglobin? - answer-Hemoglobin binds reversibly with
oxygen, has 4 chains (2 alpha & 2 beta), and 1 heme per chain.
,What type of bleeding pools slowly and has a steady flow? - answer-Venous
bleeding.
What does it indicate if there are more P waves than QRS waves in an ECG
tracing? - answer-It indicates a second-degree heart block.
Which of the following is NOT a lymph organ or tissue? - answer-Kidneys.
What is the purpose of lymphoid tissues? - answer-Housing proliferation sites
for lymphocytes.
Where do T cells and B cells mature? - answer-In the thymus and bone
marrow.
How do lymph nodes cleanse lymph? - answer-Macrophages remove and
destroy microorganisms and debris.
What is the largest lymphoid organ? - answer-Spleen.
What role does skin play in the first line of defense? - answer-Providing a
physical barrier.
What inhibits growth on the skin as part of the first line of defense? - answer-
Acids and mucosal secretions (acid mantle).
, What happens in the presence of fatty food regarding secretin and CCK? -
answer-They are released, causing a decrease in both contractile strength and
rate of stomach emptying.
What structure anchors the majority of digestive organs? - answer-Dorsal
mesentery
Where does mechanical digestion NOT occur? - answer-Large intestine
What is the first part of the large intestine? - answer-Cecum
What is one metabolic function of bacterial flora in the intestines? - answer-
Vitamin synthesis
What do brush border cell enzymes of the small intestine break down? -
answer-Nucleic acids and lipids
What is the most effective treatment for Clostridium Difficile infections? -
answer-Fecal Transplant
Why does pain from gallstones often begin after a high-fat meal? - answer-
Strength of gall bladder contractions
What stage of cellular respiration occurs in the cytosol? - answer-Glycolysis
Answers | 2025 Update | 100% Correct - Toronto
Metropolitan University
What are granulocytes? Name one exception. - answer-Granulocytes are a
type of white blood cell that includes eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils.
An exception is monocytes.
Which cells release histamine and what is its function? - answer-Basophils
release histamine, which acts as a vasodilator and attracts white blood cells to
inflamed sites.
What functions do plasma proteins and platelets serve in blood? - answer-They
prevent infection as agents of immunity and prevent blood loss by initiating
clot formation.
What is NOT correct about erythrocytes? - answer-Erythrocytes are filled with
hemoglobin for oxygen transport, but they do not have organelles.
What is true about hemoglobin? - answer-Hemoglobin binds reversibly with
oxygen, has 4 chains (2 alpha & 2 beta), and 1 heme per chain.
,What type of bleeding pools slowly and has a steady flow? - answer-Venous
bleeding.
What does it indicate if there are more P waves than QRS waves in an ECG
tracing? - answer-It indicates a second-degree heart block.
Which of the following is NOT a lymph organ or tissue? - answer-Kidneys.
What is the purpose of lymphoid tissues? - answer-Housing proliferation sites
for lymphocytes.
Where do T cells and B cells mature? - answer-In the thymus and bone
marrow.
How do lymph nodes cleanse lymph? - answer-Macrophages remove and
destroy microorganisms and debris.
What is the largest lymphoid organ? - answer-Spleen.
What role does skin play in the first line of defense? - answer-Providing a
physical barrier.
What inhibits growth on the skin as part of the first line of defense? - answer-
Acids and mucosal secretions (acid mantle).
, What happens in the presence of fatty food regarding secretin and CCK? -
answer-They are released, causing a decrease in both contractile strength and
rate of stomach emptying.
What structure anchors the majority of digestive organs? - answer-Dorsal
mesentery
Where does mechanical digestion NOT occur? - answer-Large intestine
What is the first part of the large intestine? - answer-Cecum
What is one metabolic function of bacterial flora in the intestines? - answer-
Vitamin synthesis
What do brush border cell enzymes of the small intestine break down? -
answer-Nucleic acids and lipids
What is the most effective treatment for Clostridium Difficile infections? -
answer-Fecal Transplant
Why does pain from gallstones often begin after a high-fat meal? - answer-
Strength of gall bladder contractions
What stage of cellular respiration occurs in the cytosol? - answer-Glycolysis
