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A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE FINAL EXAM-/A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 UPDATED 350 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | WITH RATIONALES
A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE FINAL EXAM-/A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 UPDATED 350 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | WITH RATIONALES
A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE FINAL EXAM-/A & P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 UPDATED 350 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | WITH RATIONALES
1. When erythrocytes are destroyed, which of the following events occurs?
A. The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids
B. The heme portion is excreted unchanged
C. Iron is removed from the heme portion and stored in the liver
D. Both A and C
Answer: D. Both A and C
Rationale: When erythrocytes are destroyed, the globin portion is broken down into amino acids, and
the iron from the heme portion is stored in the liver for reuse.
2. Type AB blood:
A. Has both A and B antigens on the red cells
B. Has anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma
C. Is the universal donor
D. Has no antigens on the red cells
Answer: A. Has both A and B antigens on the red cells
Rationale: Type AB blood has both A and B antigens on the red cells and no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in
the plasma.
3. In the platelet release reaction:
A. ADP and thromboxanes stimulate other platelets to become activated
B. Platelets are broken down into smaller fragments
C. Fibrinogen is converted to fibrin
D. Calcium ions are removed from the blood
Answer: A. ADP and thromboxanes stimulate other platelets to become activated
Rationale: ADP and thromboxanes released by activated platelets stimulate further platelet activation,
promoting clot formation.
4. The hematocrit is:
,A. The percentage of plasma in a given volume of blood
B. The percentage of WBCs in a given volume of blood
C. The percentage of RBCs in a given volume of blood
D. The percentage of platelets in a given volume of blood
Answer: C. The percentage of RBCs in a given volume of blood
Rationale: Hematocrit measures the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
5. What vitamin is necessary to produce many clotting factors in the liver?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
Answer: D. Vitamin K
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X in the liver.
6. A white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of blood functioning in:
A. Protection
B. Transportation
C. Regulation
D. Clotting
Answer: A. Protection
Rationale: White blood cells protect the body by engulfing and destroying pathogens, such as bacteria.
7. The oxygenated form of hemoglobin is called:
A. Deoxyhemoglobin
B. Oxyhemoglobin
C. Carbaminohemoglobin
D. Methemoglobin
Answer: B. Oxyhemoglobin
Rationale: Oxyhemoglobin is the form of hemoglobin bound to oxygen, which is transported in the
blood.
,8. The only formed elements that possess a nucleus when mature are the:
A. Erythrocytes
B. Platelets
C. Leukocytes
D. Thrombocytes
Answer: C. Leukocytes
Rationale: Mature leukocytes (white blood cells) are the only formed elements in the blood that retain a
nucleus.
9. Plasma:
A. Is the liquid matrix of the blood
B. Contains only water and electrolytes
C. Is primarily composed of red blood cells
D. Is responsible for oxygen transport
Answer: A. Is the liquid matrix of the blood
Rationale: Plasma is the liquid component of blood, consisting of water, electrolytes, proteins, and
other dissolved substances.
10. An increased amount of heparin in the blood might:
A. Enhance clotting
B. Prevent the clotting process
C. Increase platelet production
D. Have no effect on clotting
Answer: B. Prevent the clotting process
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that inhibits clotting factors, preventing blood clot formation.
11. On which chromosome is there a mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?
A. Chromosome 7
B. Chromosome 11
C. Chromosome 15
D. Chromosome 21
Answer: B. Chromosome 11
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene located on chromosome 11.
, 12. Blood consists of a matrix of plasma and cells; blood is a subtype of ______ tissue.
A. Epithelial
B. Connective
C. Muscle
D. Nervous
Answer: B. Connective
Rationale: Blood is classified as a connective tissue because it consists of cells suspended in a fluid
matrix (plasma).
13. The ability of white blood cells to leave the circulation and enter tissues is called:
A. Chemotaxis
B. Diapedesis
C. Phagocytosis
D. Agglutination
Answer: B. Diapedesis
Rationale: Diapedesis is the process by which white blood cells move through the walls of blood vessels
into surrounding tissues.
14. The nervous system and certain chemicals can cause the constriction of a blood vessel. This is
known as:
A. Hemostasis
B. Vascular spasm
C. Coagulation
D. Fibrinolysis
Answer: B. Vascular spasm
Rationale: Vascular spasm is the constriction of a blood vessel, which helps reduce blood loss during
injury.
15. The cascade of events in the intrinsic pathway can be set into motion when _____ comes into
contact with collagen.
A. Factor VII
B. Factor IX
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