11 Questions
Which type of stem cells give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, and some leukocytes?
Myeloid stem cells
Which hormone stimulates the production of platelets?
Thrombopoietin
What is the function of neutrophils?
Engulf and destroy bacteria and other microbes
What is the lifespan of red blood cells before being recycled by the spleen?
About 120 days
Which blood cells can migrate out of blood vessels into tissues to fight infections?
Leukocytes
What are the three main functions of blood?
Regulation, repair, and immune response
Which component of plasma is essential for transporting solutes?
Water
What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which blood component helps in clot formation?
Platelets
What is the role of white blood cells in blood?
Immune response and fighting infection
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 ________.
plasma
Test your knowledge on blood functions, stem cells, hematopoiesis, blood cell structure and function, hemoglobin, and blood cell classification. This quiz covers important objectives related to blood and coagulation.
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