Composition of Blood and Blood Cells Quiz
Preview:
Another name for red blood cell is
A. erythrocyte
B. hemocytoblast
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
This is a blood smear. What type of cell is indicated by the GREEN arrow?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte (WBC)
D. thrombocyte (platelet)
Blood changes from bluish, red to bright red in color when it binds with
A. iron
B. carbon dioxide
C. oxygen
D. hemoglobin
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)
The Buffy Coat (WBC and platelets) makes up ~______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
Where does blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) take place, producing new blood cells?
A. red bone marrow
B. yellow bone marrow
C. elastic cartilage
D. articular cartilage
Identify the substance labeled “C” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
What are the red arrows pointing to?
A. plasma
B. bone marrow
C. hemoglobin
D. albumin
Erythrocytes contain the protein ______ that carries oxygen.
A. hemoglobin
B. melanin
C. keratin
D. collagen
Blood cells are called the ______ in blood.
A. only component
B. primary component
C. formed elements
D. plasma matrix
Which blood cell contains hemoglobin?
A. Erythrocytes (RBC)
B. Leukocytes (WBC)
C. Thrombocytes (platelets)
________ is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
A. copper
B. magnesium
C. potassium
D. iron
Which of the following are transported in blood?
A. water & nutrients
B. oxygen & carbon dioxide
C. hormones & waste products
D. all the above
Which of the following are cell fragments not whole cells?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. leukocyte (WBC)
C. thrombocyte (platelet)
Formed elements (RBCs) make up ______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
_________is/are the fluid matrix found in blood.
A. White blood cells
B. Red blood cells
C. Formed elements
D. Plasma
Another name for platelet is
A. erythrocyte
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
White blood cells can be classified as granulocytes or agranulocytes. Which type is shown with letter B?
A. granulocytes
B. agranulocytes
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
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
What is the function of a thrombocyte?
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
This is a blood smear. What type of cell is indicated by the YELLOW arrow?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte (WBC)
D. thrombocyte (platelet)
Identify the substance labeled “A” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
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%
Disclaimer:
Medical Quiz should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.