Blood & Immune Physiology Physiology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Physiology question bank covers 4 topics under Blood & Immune Physiology: Blood Groups & Transfusion Physiology (30 questions); Hemostasis & Coagulation (30 questions); RBC Physiology (30 questions); and WBC & Immune Functions (30 questions).
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Blood & Immune Physiology Physiology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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The main purpose of Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis is to:
From: Blood Groups & Transfusion PhysiologyCorrect answer: B. Prophylactic Rh immunoglobulin reduces the likelihood that the mother will form her own anti-Rh antibodies.Platelet adhesion at an injured vessel is followed by:
From: Hemostasis & CoagulationCorrect answer: E. Adherent platelets become activated and recruit additional platelets to build the primary plug.The main function of hemoglobin is to:
From: RBC PhysiologyCorrect answer: D. Hemoglobin binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues.A macrophage presents antigen to a T cell. This process helps the adaptive immune system:
From: WBC & Immune FunctionsCorrect answer: C. Antigen-presenting cells display antigen fragments with self molecules to activate appropriate T cells.