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What is the main function of erythrocytes?
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?
Which protein is important for clotting?
- Alpha proteins
- Albumin
- Globulins
- Fibrinogen (correct)
Where does hemopoiesis occur?
Where does hemopoiesis occur?
- Red marrow in bones (correct)
- Spleen
- Liver
- Kidneys
What causes a hemocytoblast to divide and differentiate?
What causes a hemocytoblast to divide and differentiate?
Which stem cells become lymphocytes?
Which stem cells become lymphocytes?
Where do B cells mature?
Where do B cells mature?
What is the molecule made of 4 proteins and 4 irons that attaches to oxygen for transport?
What is the molecule made of 4 proteins and 4 irons that attaches to oxygen for transport?
What percentage of total body cells are erythrocytes?
What percentage of total body cells are erythrocytes?
What is the function of gammas in plasma proteins?
What is the function of gammas in plasma proteins?
Which growth factor stimulates erythrocyte production?
Which growth factor stimulates erythrocyte production?
What is the main function of reticulocytes?
What is the main function of reticulocytes?
Where is a higher hematocrit found?
Where is a higher hematocrit found?
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
How does the color of blood change when it carries more oxygen?
How does the color of blood change when it carries more oxygen?
What is the main function of White Blood Cells (WBC) in the body?
What is the main function of White Blood Cells (WBC) in the body?
What is the approximate composition of Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes) in blood?
What is the approximate composition of Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes) in blood?
