BMS201 Blood Physiology Quiz MCQs PDF

BMS201 - Blood Physiology Quiz (Continued) 21. Which of the following describes the relationship between plasma proteins and tissue proteins? ○ (a) They are in a state of irreversible equilibrium ○ (b) Tissue proteins cannot be used to synthesize plasma proteins ○ (c) The ratio of total t...

BMS201 - Blood Physiology Quiz (Continued) 21. Which of the following describes the relationship between plasma proteins and tissue proteins? ○ (a) They are in a state of irreversible equilibrium ○ (b) Tissue proteins cannot be used to synthesize plasma proteins ○ (c) The ratio of total tissue proteins to total plasma proteins remains relatively constant ○ (d) Plasma proteins are solely derived from dietary intake 22. The primary site of γ globulin (antibody) synthesis is: ○ (a) Liver ○ (b) Spleen ○ (c) Bone marrow ○ (d) Lymphatic tissue 23. Which of the following is NOT a transport function of albumin? ○ (a) Carrying hormones like thyroxine and steroids ○ (b) Transporting iron in the blood ○ (c) Carrying amino acids and vitamins ○ (d) Transporting fatty acids 24. The colloid osmotic pressure of plasma is primarily due to: ○ (a) Sodium ions ○ (b) Globulins ○ (c) Albumin ○ (d) Fibrinogen 25. Which plasma protein has the largest molecular weight? ○ (a) Albumin ○ (b) Globulins ○ (c) Fibrinogen ○ (d) Prothrombin 26. The process of continuous breakdown and resynthesis of plasma proteins is referred to as: ○ (a) Homeostasis ○ (b) Hemostasis ○ (c) Dynamic state ○ (d) Osmotic regulation 27. Which of the following is NOT a function of blood? ○ (a) Regulation of body temperature ○ (b) Transport of nutrients ○ (c) Production of hormones ○ (d) Excretion of metabolic waste products 28. The main contributors to blood viscosity are: ○ (a) Red blood cells and white blood cells ○ (b) White blood cells and platelets ○ (c) Red blood cells and plasma proteins ○ (d) Plasma proteins and platelets 29. Which of the following statements about the A/G ratio is TRUE? ○ (a) It is increased in liver disease ○ (b) It is decreased in conditions with increased globulin production  ○ (c) It is not affected by nutritional status ○ (d) It is typically higher in females than in males 30. The buffering action of plasma proteins is mainly due to: ○ (a) Their high molecular weight ○ (b) The presence of free acidic and basic groups ○ (c) Their ability to bind to carbon dioxide ○ (d) Their interaction with hemoglobin 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (c) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (b)