ATI RN
Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following precursor cells eventually give rise to neutrophils?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myeloblasts (D) form granulocytes like neutrophils. Megakaryoblasts (A) form platelets, proerythroblasts (B) RBCs, T lymphoblasts (C) lymphocytes.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which characteristic of blood makes it especially effective in temperature regulation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood’s high specific heat (B) absorbs/distributes heat effectively.
Question 4 of 5
Small, colorless bodies that function in blood clotting and hemostasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets (B) initiate clotting and hemostasis.
Question 5 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.