Human Anatomy and Physiology Answers

Upon activation, platelets release:

a. histamine and heparin

b. serotonin and thromboxane A2

c. epinephrine and norepinephrine

d. prostacyclin and angiotensin II

e. aldosterone and melatonin

The main function of leukocytes is to:

a. carry oxygen through the body

b. carry carbon dioxide through the body

c. form blood clots

d. produce antigens

e. none of the above

Which part of hemoglobin cannot be recycled?

a. globin

b. heme

c. magnesium

d. iron

e. all of the above can be recycled

Which of the following statements concerning platelets is incorrect?

a. platelets have large multilobed nuclei

b. platelets are derived from precursor cells called megakaryocytes

c. platelets are involved in the process of hemostasis

d. platelets have a lifespan of about 10 days

e. all of the above are true

A patient has type B+ blood, and needs a transfusion. Which blood type(s) can she receive without risk of agglutination?

a. A+ and B+

b. B+ and O-

c. A- and B-

d. AB+ only

e. none of the above can be transfused safely

If a person has O+ blood, which antibodies will be found in their plasma?

a. none

b. anti O and anti Rh only

c. anti A and anti Rh only

d. anti B only

e. anti A and anti B only

Are small amounts of albumin normal during pregnancy?

These are involved in repairing damaged tissue. However, which one may have a negative impact on the body? high in: Ca, O2, insulin, nitric oxide, or angiotensin 2?

You should give aldosterone to a patient with what kind of disease? (congestive heart failure, edema, cirrhosis, or pancreatitis)

I am doing crossword puzzle, so i need help to find these biology vocabs.
1. Nearer the point of attachment or origination.
2. Forearm
3. Neck
4. same meaning as "posterior"
5. Consist of chest, abdomen, pelvis
6. Quadrant containing the liver
7. The pinky is _____ to the thumb.
8. Back of the elbow
9. Calf
10. Cheek