Blood Components and Characteristics

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What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

To form clots and stop bleeding from cut ends of blood vessels

What is the average lifespan of monocytes in the blood?

Three days

Which of the following blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Red Blood Cells

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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