Composition of Blood and Blood Cells Quiz
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The study of blood is called
A. endocrinology
B. hematology
C. neurology
D. dermatology
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 are cell fragments not whole cells?
A. erythrocyte (RBC)
B. leukocyte (WBC)
C. thrombocyte (platelet)
Erythrocytes have a _______ shape that increases its oxygen carrying capacity.
A. spiral
B. sickle
C. biconcave
D. spherical
_________is/are the fluid matrix found in blood.
A. White blood cells
B. Red blood cells
C. Formed elements
D. Plasma
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)
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
Another name for platelet is
A. erythrocyte
B. megakaryocyte
C. leukocyte
D. thrombocyte
Blood cells are called the ______ in blood.
A. only component
B. primary component
C. formed elements
D. plasma matrix
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
The Buffy Coat (WBC and platelets) makes up ~______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
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
Plasma makes up ~______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%
Formed elements (RBCs) make up ______% of blood.
A. <1% B. 45% C. 55% D. 0%