Blood Composition and Functions Quiz

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What is the composition of blood?

30% Red Blood Cells and 70% White Blood Cells

40% White Blood Cells and 60% Platelets

45% Red Blood Corpuscles and 55% Plasma (correct)

50% Plasma and 50% Platelets

What happens if you receive blood that is not compatible with your blood type?

Your body produces antibodies that destroy the donor's RBCs (correct)

It has no effect on your body

Your body accepts the blood with no issues

Your body rejects the blood immediately

What is the function of Red Blood Corpuscles?

Removal of CO2 and wastes from tissues

Gas exchange (correct)

Control of body temperature

Protection of the body

What is the basis of the Rh system?

Three types of Rhesus (Rh) antigens on the surface of RBCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

The presence of Rh antibodies in the baby's blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the life span of Red Blood Corpuscles?

80-120 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

Administering anti-Rh antibodies to the mother Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cell type is responsible for cellular immunity and rejection of transplanted organs?

T-Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of eosinophils in the body?

Regulation of allergy and destruction of parasites Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cell plays a key role in acute inflammation and phagocytosis of foreign invaders?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Red Blood Corpuscles?

Removing carbon dioxide from tissues and cells Signup and view all the answers

What causes an incompatible blood transfusion reaction?

Receiving blood with a different ABO blood type Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood type is considered the universal blood donor?

Blood Type O Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the Rh system for blood typing?

Presence of Rhesus (Rh) antigens on the surface of RBCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) in the body?

Key role in acute inflammation and phagocytosis of foreign invaders Signup and view all the answers

What is the life span of Red Blood Corpuscles (RBCs)?

80-120 days Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type is referred to as Rh positive?

Type AB Signup and view all the answers

What causes Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

Stimulation of anti-Rh antibodies in the mother's immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

Phototherapy using fluorescent light Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cell type plays a key role in acute inflammation and phagocytosis of foreign invaders?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of eosinophils in the body?

Regulate allergies and destroy parasites Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cell type is responsible for rejecting transplanted organs and skin grafts?

T-Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of monocytes in the body?

Develop into macrophages for wound healing Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Rh incompatibility when a woman who is Rh-negative becomes pregnant?

Her immune system reacts to create Rh antibodies that attack the baby's blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Basophils in the body?

Secrete histamine and heparin involved in allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type is most common among the population?

Type O Signup and view all the answers

Blood Composition and Functions Quiz

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What is the composition of blood?

What happens if you receive blood that is not compatible with your blood type?

What is the function of Red Blood Corpuscles?

What is the basis of the Rh system?

What is the main cause of Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

What is the life span of Red Blood Corpuscles?

What is the treatment for Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

Which white blood cell type is responsible for cellular immunity and rejection of transplanted organs?

What is the function of eosinophils in the body?

Which type of white blood cell plays a key role in acute inflammation and phagocytosis of foreign invaders?

What is the primary function of Red Blood Corpuscles?

What causes an incompatible blood transfusion reaction?

What type of blood type is considered the universal blood donor?

What is the basis of the Rh system for blood typing?

What is the function of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) in the body?

What is the life span of Red Blood Corpuscles (RBCs)?

Which blood type is referred to as Rh positive?

What causes Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

What is the treatment for Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?

Which white blood cell type plays a key role in acute inflammation and phagocytosis of foreign invaders?

What is the function of eosinophils in the body?

Which white blood cell type is responsible for rejecting transplanted organs and skin grafts?

What is the function of monocytes in the body?

What happens in Rh incompatibility when a woman who is Rh-negative becomes pregnant?

What is the function of Basophils in the body?

Which blood type is most common among the population?

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