Chapter 19 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 19 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which of the following is NOT a major function of the blood?

1. a) Transportation of nutrients
2. b) Regulation of blood pH
3. c) Protection against infectious disease
4. d) Transportation of heat
5. e) Production of oxygen

Answer: e

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 19.1 Describe the functions and components of blood.

Study Objective 2: SO 19.1.1 Describe the functions of blood.

Section Reference 1: Sec 19.1 Functions and Properties of Blood

2) Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding blood?

100. a) The normal average temperature of blood is around 100.4^o
101. b) The normal pH range for blood is 7.35-7.45.
102. c) Hemocytoblasts are a common component of circulating blood.
103. d) The primary circulating blood cell is the RBC.
104. e) Blood is a liquid connective tissue consisting of cells and a liquid extracellular matrix.

Answer: c

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 19.1 Describe the functions and components of blood.

Study Objective 2: SO 19.1.2 Describe the physical characteristics and principal components of blood.

Section Reference 1: Sec 19.1 Functions and Properties of Blood

3) The hematocrit is a measure of the percentage of whole blood occupied by

1. a) WBCs.
2. b) platelets.
3. c) RBCs.
4. d) plasma.
5. e) plasma proteins.

Answer: c

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 19.1 Describe the functions and components of blood.

Study Objective 2: SO 19.1.2 Describe the physical characteristics and principal components of blood.

Section Reference 1: Sec 19.1 Functions and Properties of Blood

4) What percentage of blood plasma is water?

95. a) 95.1%
96. b) 91.5%
97. c) 88.5%
98. d) 4.9%
99. e) 8.5%

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 19.1 Describe the functions and components of blood.

Study Objective 2: SO 19.1.2 Describe the physical characteristics and principal components of blood.

Section Reference 1: Sec 19.1 Functions and Properties of Blood

5) Which of the following plasma proteins plays a role in disease resistance?

1. a) Albumin
2. b) Globulins
3. c) Fibrinogen
4. d) Myoglobin
5. e) Hemoglobin

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 19.1 Describe the functions and components of blood.

Study Objective 2: SO 19.1.2 Describe the physical characteristics and principal components of blood.

Section Reference 1: Sec 19.1 Functions and Properties of Blood