A thorough understanding of body fluids, including blood and lymph, is paramount for B.Pharm students. These fluids are the body’s primary transport medium, crucial for drug distribution, immune responses, and maintaining homeostasis. This quiz covers the composition and functions of blood, the processes of hemopoiesis and coagulation, and the fundamentals of the lymphatic system. Mastering these topics provides the foundation for comprehending pharmacokinetics, hematological drugs, and various diagnostic parameters.
- Which of the following is the most abundant component of blood plasma?
- Proteins
- Water
- Electrolytes
- Gases
- The process of formation of blood cells is known as:
- Hemolysis
- Hemostasis
- Hemopoiesis
- Hematocrit
- Which protein is essential for the blood coagulation process?
- Albumin
- Globulin
- Fibrinogen
- Hemoglobin
- A person with blood group O can receive blood from which blood group?
- A
- B
- AB
- O
- Which formed element of the blood is responsible for oxygen transport?
- Leukocytes
- Thrombocytes
- Erythrocytes
- Basophils
- What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Transporting oxygen
- Returning interstitial fluid to the blood
- Producing hormones
- Regulating body temperature
- A deficiency in hemoglobin or red blood cells can lead to a condition called:
- Leukemia
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Polycythemia
- Which molecule within red blood cells binds to oxygen?
- Albumin
- Fibrin
- Heme group of hemoglobin
- Globin chain
- The final step in blood coagulation is the conversion of:
- Prothrombin to thrombin
- Fibrinogen to fibrin
- Plasminogen to plasmin
- Thrombin to fibrinogen
- The Rh factor is a type of ______ found on the surface of red blood cells.
- Antibody
- Antigen
- Enzyme
- Hormone
- Which of the following are the most numerous leukocytes in the blood?
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
- The fluid component of blood after the removal of clotting factors is called:
- Plasma
- Serum
- Lymph
- Interstitial fluid
- Platelets are fragments of which large cell?
- Erythroblast
- Myeloblast
- Megakaryocyte
- Lymphoblast
- What is the main function of albumin in blood plasma?
- Blood clotting
- Immune defense
- Maintaining osmotic pressure
- Transporting hormones
- A person with blood type AB is known as the universal recipient because they:
- Have no antigens on their RBCs
- Have no antibodies in their plasma
- Have both anti-A and anti-B antibodies
- Can only receive type O blood
- Which lymphatic organ is responsible for filtering blood and removing old red blood cells?
- Thymus
- Lymph node
- Spleen
- Tonsils
- The stoppage of bleeding is referred to as:
- Coagulation
- Hemopoiesis
- Agglutination
- Hemostasis
- Which leukocytes are primarily involved in the immune response against parasites and in allergic reactions?
- Neutrophils
- Basophils
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- What is the term for the clumping of red blood cells during a mismatched blood transfusion?
- Coagulation
- Hemolysis
- Agglutination
- Crenation
- Lymphatic vessels are similar in structure to:
- Arteries
- Veins
- Capillaries
- Arterioles
- Formation of a platelet plug is the first step in:
- Hemopoiesis
- Hemostasis
- Erythropoiesis
- Inflammation
- Which blood cells differentiate into macrophages in the tissues?
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Basophils
- Monocytes
- The main function of red blood cells is to transport:
- Nutrients
- Hormones
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Waste products
- The fluid found in the spaces between cells is called:
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Intracellular fluid
- Interstitial fluid
- The Reticuloendothelial System is primarily involved in:
- Nerve impulse transmission
- Phagocytosis of cellular debris and pathogens
- Muscle contraction
- Hormone production
- Which of the following is a primary lymphatic organ?
- Spleen
- Lymph node
- Red bone marrow
- Tonsil
- A blood clot that is moving through the bloodstream is called a(n):
- Thrombus
- Embolus
- Plaque
- Scab
- Which of the following is NOT a component of lymph?
- Water
- Red blood cells
- Lymphocytes
- Dissolved solutes
- A person with type B blood has which type of antibodies in their plasma?
- Anti-A
- Anti-B
- Both Anti-A and Anti-B
- Neither Anti-A nor Anti-B
- What is the average lifespan of a mature red blood cell?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 120 days
- 365 days
- The circulation of lymph is primarily driven by:
- The pumping action of the heart
- High pressure in lymphatic capillaries
- Contraction of skeletal muscles and respiratory movements
- The pull of gravity
- Which leukocytes release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation?
- Eosinophils
- Neutrophils
- Monocytes
- Basophils
- The formation of hemoglobin requires which mineral?
- Calcium
- Iron
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Lymph from the majority of the body drains into the:
- Right lymphatic duct
- Thoracic duct
- Cisterna chyli
- Subclavian vein directly
- The term for a low platelet count is:
- Leukemia
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukocytosis
- Which plasma proteins are primarily involved in the immune response?
- Albumins
- Fibrinogens
- Globulins
- Prothrombins
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn can occur if:
- An Rh- mother is carrying an Rh+ fetus
- An Rh+ mother is carrying an Rh- fetus
- A mother with type O blood has a fetus with type A blood
- A mother with type AB blood has a fetus with type O blood
- Which of the following is considered a formed element of blood?
- Plasma
- Albumin
- Platelets
- Water
- Lymph nodes function to:
- Produce red blood cells
- Filter lymph and house immune cells
- Secrete hormones
- Regulate blood pressure
- The intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation merge to form the common pathway, which begins with the activation of:
- Thrombin
- Fibrin
- Factor X
- Prothrombin
- Which body fluid is considered intracellular fluid?
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Cytosol
- Interstitial fluid
- T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes are the major cells of the:
- Coagulation cascade
- Adaptive immune system
- Oxygen transport system
- Inflammatory response
- A stationary blood clot formed within a blood vessel is a(n):
- Embolus
- Thrombus
- Hematoma
- Agglutinin
- What percentage of blood volume is typically composed of plasma?
- 10%
- 25%
- 55%
- 90%
- The large lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the right upper side of the body is the:
- Thoracic duct
- Right lymphatic duct
- Cisterna chyli
- Right subclavian vein
- All formed elements of the blood are ultimately derived from which cells?
- Myeloid stem cells
- Lymphoid stem cells
- Hemocytoblasts (hematopoietic stem cells)
- Proerythroblasts
- A transfusion reaction is a result of:
- An interaction between donor antibodies and recipient antigens
- An interaction between donor antigens and recipient antibodies
- A failure of the blood to clot
- An allergic reaction to plasma proteins
- Which organ is the site of T-cell maturation?
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Red bone marrow
- Lymph node
- The most common blood type among humans is:
- A
- B
- AB
- O
- The primary purpose of blood grouping and cross-matching before a transfusion is to prevent:
- Blood coagulation
- Infection transmission
- Agglutination and hemolysis
- A decrease in blood volume

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