16 Questions
What is the main function of erythrocytes?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
Which protein is important for clotting?
Fibrinogen
Where does hemopoiesis occur?
Red marrow in bones
What causes a hemocytoblast to divide and differentiate?
Hemopoietic growth factor
Which stem cells become lymphocytes?
Lymphoid stem cells
Where do B cells mature?
Bone marrow
What is the molecule made of 4 proteins and 4 irons that attaches to oxygen for transport?
Hemoglobin
What percentage of total body cells are erythrocytes?
25%
What is the function of gammas in plasma proteins?
Antibodies or immunoglobulin
Which growth factor stimulates erythrocyte production?
Erythropoietin
What is the main function of reticulocytes?
Developing into mature erythrocytes
Where is a higher hematocrit found?
In high elevations
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
Stopping bleeding and promoting coagulation
How does the color of blood change when it carries more oxygen?
It becomes brighter red
What is the main function of White Blood Cells (WBC) in the body?
Protecting the body from external and internal threats
What is the approximate composition of Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes) in blood?
45%
Test your knowledge about blood, a type of connective tissue, and its components such as formed elements and plasma. Learn about the functions of plasma in delivering oxygen, nutrients, and hormones, as well as removing waste from body cells.
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