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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 11 Blood

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The cells from which white blood cells are derived are called

A)hemocytes.
B)hemocytoblasts.
C)megakaryoblasts.
D)erythroblasts.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Males generally have higher RBC counts than females because:

A)Males are more likely to have anemia.
B)Males have a greater amount of muscle tissue and need extra oxygen carrying ability.
C)Females only make blood cells in their liver, while adults use both liver and bone marrow.
D)All of the above.

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Question 3

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A decrease in blood oxygen increases the release of ________ from kidneys and liver, and it stimulates the production of ________ by red bone marrow.

A)folic acid; leukocytes
B)erythropoietin; erythrocytes
C)erythropoietin; leukocytes
D)folic acid; erythrocytes

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