SHEPHERDVILLE COLLEGE

Talojongon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

Philippines

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

(Module 13) – Answer Sheet

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STUDENT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: (25 points)

SAQ#1: List two protective functions of blood. Explain Briefly. (2 points)

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SAQ#2: What are the major components of blood? What are the functions of each component?
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SAQ#3: What factors affect blood volume? (3 points)

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SAQ#4: Describe the size, microscopic appearance, and functions of RBCs (5 points)
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SAQ# 5: Patient with leukemia has a high white blood cell count but is unable to fight
infections. Explain why this patient is unable to fight infections. (5 points)
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 SHEPHERDVILLE COLLEGE
Talojongon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur
Philippines

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

(Module 13) – Answer Sheet

Name of Student____________________________ Year/ Section ____________ Score _____

Evaluation a total of 30 pts.

Part 1: Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answers.

1. The blood volume in an adult average approximately

(a) 1 L (b) 3 L (c) 5 L (d) 7 L
2. The hormone erythropoietin, which promotes red blood cell formation, is released by the
(a) Pancreas (b) kidney
(c) Adrenal gland (d) thymus gland
3. Which of the following is true of RBCs?
(a) Biconvex discs (b) Contain nuclei
(c) Lifespan of approximately 10 days (d) Contain hemoglobin
4. The most numerous WBC is the
(a) Eosinophil (b) neutrophil
(c) Monocyte (d) lymphocyte
5. Blood proteins play an important part in
(a) Blood clotting (b) immunity
(c) Maintenance of blood volume (d) all of the above
6. The white blood cells which lead the attack against parasitic worms are
(a) Basophils (b) neutrophils
(c) eosinophils (d) monocytes
7. Which blood cells do not mature in the bone marrow before being released into the
blood?
a) Lymphocytes (b) basophils
(c) Erythrocytes (d) neutrophils
8. Which of the following does not promote multiple steps in the clotting pathway?
(a) Platelet phospholipids (b) factor XI
(c) thrombin (d) Ca2+
9. The normal pH of the blood is about
(a) 8.4 (b) 7.8
(c) 7.4 (d) 4.7
10. Define hemostasis (1 point)

Part II: Case Activity: 20 points

CASE #1: Patient with leukemia has a high white blood cell count but is unable to fight
infections. Explain why this patient is unable to fight infections.
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CASE#2: Mrs. Josie Ramirez, a middle-aged woman, appears at the clinic complaining of
multiple small hemorrhagic spots in her skin and severe nosebleeds. While taking her history,
the nurse notes that Mrs. Ramirez works as a rubber glue applicator at a local factory. Rubber
glue contains benzene, which is known to be toxic to red marrow. Using your knowledge of
physiology, explain the connection between the bleeding problems and benzene.

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