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100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The type of plasma protein that constitutes more than half of the total amount is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin (C) is ~55% of plasma proteins.
Question 2 of 5
Cells from which platelets are produced
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Megakaryocytes (B) fragment into platelets.
Question 3 of 5
A serious hemolytic condition caused by Rh incompatibility between mother and offspring
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (B) occurs with Rh mismatch.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true in reference to a blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transfusions (B) treat anemia; mismatched types cause agglutination (C).
Question 5 of 5
The endothelium is found in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The endothelium lines the tunica intima (A), the innermost layer of blood vessels, facing the lumen (D). Tunica media (B) is smooth muscle, tunica externa (C) is connective tissue.