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What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the primary function of platelets (thrombocytes)?
What is the pH of plasma?
What is the pH of plasma?
Which of the following is not an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clotting?
Which of the following is not an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clotting?
What is the principal function of erythrocytes?
What is the principal function of erythrocytes?
Which of the following leukocytes are responsible for acute inflammation?
Which of the following leukocytes are responsible for acute inflammation?
What is the characteristic feature of eosinophils?
What is the characteristic feature of eosinophils?
Which type of leukocytes are the source of histamine, heparin, and other inflammatory mediators?
Which type of leukocytes are the source of histamine, heparin, and other inflammatory mediators?
What is the term used to describe the affinity of certain cellular components for the azure dyes?
What is the term used to describe the affinity of certain cellular components for the azure dyes?
What is the term used to describe the unequal size of erythrocytes?
What is the term used to describe the unequal size of erythrocytes?
