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Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
People with type AB blood are considered universal recipients because their blood:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type AB (B) lacks anti-A/B antibodies, accepting all ABO types.
Question 2 of 5
Small, colorless bodies that function in blood clotting and hemostasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets (B) initiate clotting and hemostasis.
Question 3 of 5
Protein that is made by the liver and acted on to become thrombin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prothrombin (D) is liver-made, converted to thrombin.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not involved in platelet plug formation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ADH (D) regulates water, not platelet binding; others (A, B, C) aid plug formation.
Question 5 of 5
A thrombus is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thrombus (D) is a clot on vessel walls.