8 Questions
What is the function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen to the body's tissues
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
To fight infection and disease
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Platelets
In which type of laboratory are tests conducted on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient?
Commercial medical laboratories
Where is laboratory medicine provided in hospitals and patient-care settings?
Department of Pathology and Medical Laboratory
Which type of laboratory focuses on basic science and is found in some academic institutions?
Research laboratories
Where can more comprehensive testing services be found according to the text?
Acute-care hospitals and medical centers
Which section of laboratory medicine includes histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, and gross pathology?
Anatomic pathology section
Study Notes
Blood Components and Functions
- Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body
- White blood cells provide immunity and fight infection
Coagulation
- Platelets and clotting factors are responsible for blood clotting
Laboratory Medicine
- Clinical laboratories are where tests are conducted on clinical specimens to obtain information about a patient's health
- Laboratory medicine is provided in hospitals and patient-care settings
- Research laboratories, found in some academic institutions, focus on basic science
- More comprehensive testing services can be found in reference laboratories
- The anatomic pathology section of laboratory medicine includes histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, and gross pathology
Test your knowledge of blood components and their functions with this quiz. Answer questions about the functions of red blood cells, the component responsible for clotting, and the primary function of white blood cells.
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