Blood Composition and Functions Quiz

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What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

  • Nutrient transport
  • Controlling bleeding
  • Immune defense
  • Transport of gases (correct)

What is the normal hematocrit range for males?

  • 45-55%
  • 40-50% (correct)
  • 35-45%
  • 30-40%

Which of the following is not a major functional class of blood cells?

  • Leukocytes
  • Adipocytes (correct)
  • Thrombocytes
  • Erythrocytes

What is the primary function of platelets (thrombocytes)?

<p>Controlling bleeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of plasma?

<p>7.4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clotting?

<p>Fibrinogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal function of erythrocytes?

<p>To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leukocytes are responsible for acute inflammation?

<p>Neutrophils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of eosinophils?

<p>They have a bilobed nucleus and eosinophilic granules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukocytes are the source of histamine, heparin, and other inflammatory mediators?

<p>Basophils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the affinity of certain cellular components for the azure dyes?

<p>Azurophilia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the unequal size of erythrocytes?

<p>Anisocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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