Blood Components and Characteristics
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What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

  • To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • To remove waste products of cell metabolism
  • To maintain acid-base balance
  • To form clots and stop bleeding from cut ends of blood vessels (correct)
  • What is the average lifespan of monocytes in the blood?

  • Three weeks
  • Three months
  • Three days (correct)
  • Three years
  • Which of the following blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?

  • Neutrophils
  • Platelets
  • Red Blood Cells (correct)
  • Monocytes
  • What is the size range of platelets?

    <p>2-5 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte has a bi-lobed nucleus?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of leukocytes?

    <p>To defend against infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following blood cells are NOT true cells?

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood?

    <p>150,000-400,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following blood cells is phagocytic?

    <p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of macrophages?

    <p>To engulf and digest foreign particles and cell debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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