Composition of Blood and Blood Cells Quiz
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Identify the substance labeled “A” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
Blood is a classified as a _________ tissue because there are cells embedded in a lot plasma matrix.
A. epithelial
B. connective
C. muscular
D. nervous
This is a blood smear. What type of cell is indicated by the RED arrow?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte (WBC)
D. thrombocyte (platelet)
Another name for platelet is
A. erythrocyte
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
Another name for white blood cell is
A. erythrocyte
B. plasmocyte
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
Identify the substance labeled “C” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
Identify the substance labeled “B” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
Erythrocytes are ___________.
A. multinucleate
B. uninucleate
C. anucleuate
The Buffy Coat (WBC and platelets) makes up ~______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
What is the function of a erythrocyte?
A. functions in transport of oxygen bound to hemoglobin and also transports small amounts of carbon dioxide
B. needed for blood clotting; initiates the clotting cascade by clinging to a torn vessel
C. defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials or by producing antibodies
White blood cells can be classified as granulocytes or agranulocytes. Which type is shown with letter A?
A. granulocytes
B. agranulocytes
Plasma makes up ~______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of blood?
A. help fight disease
B. transports nutrients, oxygen, wastes, and hormones
C. to provide structure
D. distributes heat
Erythrocytes contain the protein ______ that carries oxygen.
A. hemoglobin
B. melanin
C. keratin
D. collagen
Formed elements (RBCs) make up ______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%