Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which type of stem cells give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, and some leukocytes?
Which type of stem cells give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, and some leukocytes?
- Pluripotent Hematopoietic stem cells
- Hemopoietic Growth Factors
- Myeloid stem cells (correct)
- Lymphoid stem cells
Which hormone stimulates the production of platelets?
Which hormone stimulates the production of platelets?
- Cytokines
- Thrombopoietin (correct)
- Erythropoietin
- Myeloid stem cells
What is the function of neutrophils?
What is the function of neutrophils?
- Regulate differentiation and activation of various blood cell types
- Engulf and destroy bacteria and other microbes (correct)
- Transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues
- Differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells
What is the lifespan of red blood cells before being recycled by the spleen?
What is the lifespan of red blood cells before being recycled by the spleen?
Which blood cells can migrate out of blood vessels into tissues to fight infections?
Which blood cells can migrate out of blood vessels into tissues to fight infections?
What are the three main functions of blood?
What are the three main functions of blood?
Which component of plasma is essential for transporting solutes?
Which component of plasma is essential for transporting solutes?
What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
Which blood component helps in clot formation?
Which blood component helps in clot formation?
What is the role of white blood cells in blood?
What is the role of white blood cells in blood?
Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, waste products, and heat throughout the body. Examples: Oxygen transport from lungs to tissues by red blood cells, nutrient transport from digestive system by ________.
Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, waste products, and heat throughout the body. Examples: Oxygen transport from lungs to tissues by red blood cells, nutrient transport from digestive system by ________.
