Blood Composition and Cellular Components

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What is the ABO system used for?

Determining cholesterol levels

Measuring blood pressure

Classifying blood types (correct)

Evaluating heart rate

What does agglutination refer to?

The flow of blood through arteries

The clumping of particles (correct)

The expansion of blood vessels

The formation of blood clots

What role do antibodies play in the immune system?

Transporting oxygen in the blood

Impairing pathogens (correct)

Clotting blood

Regulating blood pressure

Where does blood enter the heart?

Atria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the aortic valve?

To separate the left ventricle from the aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of blood plasma?

Water and dissolved substances Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What does the atrioventricular node do?

Controls impulses from the sinoatrial node Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Serving as a source of energy Signup and view all the answers

What does the cardiovascular system primarily transport?

Oxygen, nutrients, and waste products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a chemical reaction?

Rearrangement of atoms or molecules Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cholesterol is accurate?

It is a precursor for steroid synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

To serve as a standard for comparison Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during diastole?

The heart is relaxed and filling with blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of glucose tolerance testing?

To evaluate the body’s ability to metabolize glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which type of biological macromolecule is DNA primarily composed of?

Nucleotide monomers Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?

Carrying oxygen to tissues Signup and view all the answers

What defines an eukaryotic organism?

Possesses membrane-bound organelles Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a high level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol?

Decreased risk of heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of forensic science?

To apply science to solve legal questions Signup and view all the answers

How does electrocardiogram (EKG) serve a medical purpose?

Tracks heart electrical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperglycemia?

A condition of excess sugar in the blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes hydrophilic substances?

Have an affinity for water and dissolve in it Signup and view all the answers

What role does insulin play in the body?

It regulates glucose levels in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed by the attraction between oppositely charged ions?

Ionic bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines macrophage?

A type of white blood cell active in the immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an autopsy performed by a medical examiner?

To determine the cause of death in suspicious cases Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart does the mitral valve guard?

Between the left atrium and left ventricle Signup and view all the answers

In an experiment, what does the independent variable refer to?

The variable manipulated by the researcher Signup and view all the answers

What does metabolic syndrome include?

Obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

To amplify DNA in vitro Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes a positive control in an experiment?

It is expected to produce a positive result Signup and view all the answers

What is livor mortis?

A pooling of blood causing discoloration after death Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a monomer?

A basic building block of polymers Signup and view all the answers

Which component is part of an organ system?

Multiple organs working together Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of prokaryotic organisms?

They lack a nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes systemic circulation?

Delivers oxygenated blood to the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the sinoatrial node?

Initiates heart contractions and regulates heart rate. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is considered a purine?

Guanine Signup and view all the answers

What does a sphygmomanometer measure?

Blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves cutting DNA molecules into smaller pieces?

Restriction digestion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary valve?

Prevents blood from returning into the right ventricle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'T lymphocyte' refer to?

A type of white blood cell involved in immune response. Signup and view all the answers

What does the respiratory system primarily do?

Facilitates gas exchange between the body and environment. Signup and view all the answers

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by which of the following?

Severe deficiency of insulin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs)?

They are variations in DNA fragment sizes produced by restriction enzymes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'qualitative' refer to?

The assessment of subjective qualities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of valves in the circulatory system?

To allow movement of blood in only one direction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Composition and Function

Blood is classified into four types (A, AB, B, and O) based on antigens.
Blood plasma is the pale yellow liquid portion of blood, mostly water, containing dissolved substances like sugars, lipids, waste, amino acids, hormones, and vitamins.
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen.
Leukocytes (white blood cells) are part of the immune response, lacking hemoglobin.
Thrombocytes (platelets) are involved in blood clotting.

Cellular Components

Cells are the basic units of life.
Biomolecules (macromolecules) are large molecules produced by living organisms, including nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Adenine is a purine base found in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and ATP.
Cytosine is a pyrimidine base in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
Guanine is a purine base in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
Thymine is a pyrimidine base in DNA.
Uracil is a pyrimidine base in RNA.
ATP is a compound composed of adenosine and three phosphates, providing energy for cellular processes.

Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system transports oxygen and nutrients, and removes carbon dioxide and waste.
The heart is the central pump of the system.
Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins return blood to the heart.
Atria are the upper chambers of the heart; ventricles are the lower chambers.
Valves (e.g., mitral, tricuspid, aortic, pulmonary) prevent backflow of blood.
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on blood vessel walls.
The aorta is the largest artery, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle.
The inferior vena cava and superior vena cava are major veins returning blood to the right atrium.
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs; the pulmonary vein returns oxygenated blood to the heart.

Immune System

Antigens stimulate an immune response.
Antibodies (immunoglobulins) are proteins produced by B cells to impair pathogens.
B lymphocytes (B cells) mature in bone marrow and produce antibodies.
T lymphocytes (T cells) are produced in the thymus and involved in the immune response.

Anemia is a condition where blood lacks functional red blood cells, reducing oxygen levels.
Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure.
Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar levels; hypoglycemia is low blood sugar levels.
Heart attack is damage or death of heart muscle due to insufficient blood supply.
Stroke is the sudden loss or reduction of blood supply to the brain, resulting in tissue damage.

Other Key Concepts

Agglutination is the clumping of particles.
Homeostasis is maintaining stable internal conditions.
Metabolism is the chemical reactions of breaking down and building up molecules.
Disease is a disorder of structure or function with specific signs/symptoms.
Autopsy is a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Algor Mortis is the change in body temperature after death.
Livor Mortis is blood pooling and skin discoloration after death.
Rigor Mortis is the stiffening of muscles after death.
Concussion is a head injury with brain movement.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is nerve cell degeneration from repeated head injuries.
Cholesterol is a lipid essential for cell membranes and hormone synthesis.
HDL ("good") cholesterol removes harmful cholesterol; LDL ("bad") can build up in arteries.
Insulin is a hormone regulating blood glucose; glucagon raises blood glucose.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are forms of diabetes differing in onset and insulin response.
Glucose tolerance tests measure the body's glucose metabolism.
EKG (electrocardiogram) measures heart electrical activity.
Medical history records a patient's past and present health.

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This quiz covers the essentials of blood composition including its types, plasma components, and the role of different cells such as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes. Additionally, it explores cellular components and biomolecules that are fundamental to life, including nucleotides and ATP. Test your knowledge on these critical biological concepts.