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Blood as Connective Tissue and its Components

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What is the main function of erythrocytes?

Breaking down toxins in the blood

Carbon dioxide production

Transporting nutrients to cells

Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport (correct)

Which protein is important for clotting?

Alpha proteins

Albumin

Globulins

Fibrinogen (correct)

Where does hemopoiesis occur?

Red marrow in bones (correct)

Spleen

Liver

Kidneys

What causes a hemocytoblast to divide and differentiate?

Hemopoietic growth factor Signup and view all the answers

Which stem cells become lymphocytes?

Lymphoid stem cells Signup and view all the answers

Where do B cells mature?

Bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecule made of 4 proteins and 4 irons that attaches to oxygen for transport?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total body cells are erythrocytes?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of gammas in plasma proteins?

Antibodies or immunoglobulin Signup and view all the answers

Which growth factor stimulates erythrocyte production?

Erythropoietin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of reticulocytes?

Developing into mature erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

Where is a higher hematocrit found?

In high elevations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of platelets in the blood?

Stopping bleeding and promoting coagulation Signup and view all the answers

How does the color of blood change when it carries more oxygen?

It becomes brighter red Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of White Blood Cells (WBC) in the body?

Protecting the body from external and internal threats Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate composition of Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes) in blood?

45% Signup and view all the answers