Composition of Blood and Blood Cells Quiz
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Blood cells are called the ______ in blood.
A. only component
B. primary component
C. formed elements
D. plasma matrix
Which of the following are cell fragments not whole cells?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. leukocyte (WBC)
C. thrombocyte (platelet)
White blood cells can be classified as granulocytes or agranulocytes. Which type is shown with letter B?
A. granulocytes
B. agranulocytes
_________is/are the fluid matrix found in blood.
A. White blood cells
B. Red blood cells
C. Formed elements
D. Plasma
Erythrocytes are ___________.
A. multinucleate
B. uninucleate
C. anucleuate
What are the red arrows pointing to?
A. plasma
B. bone marrow
C. hemoglobin
D. albumin
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 “B” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
Another name for red blood cell is
A. erythrocyte
B. hemocytoblast
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
Erythrocytes have a _______ shape that increases its oxygen carrying capacity.
A. spiral
B. sickle
C. biconcave
D. spherical
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)
Identify the substance labeled “C” in this vial of blood.
A. Buffy Coat (platelets and WBCs)
B. Formed Elements (RBC)
C. Plasma
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%
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
What is the function of a leukocyte?
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
Which blood cell contains hemoglobin?
A. Erythrocytes (RBC)
B. Leukocytes (WBC)
C. Thrombocytes (platelets)
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
The study of blood is called
A. endocrinology
B. hematology
C. neurology
D. dermatology
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
Formed elements (RBCs) make up ______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
Which of the following are transported in blood?
A. water & nutrients
B. oxygen & carbon dioxide
C. hormones & waste products
D. all the above
Blood changes from bluish, red to bright red in color when it binds with
A. iron
B. carbon dioxide
C. oxygen
D. hemoglobin
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