10 Questions
What does a white blood cell count above 10,000 indicate?
A bacterial infection like appendicitis
Which condition can be accompanied by a white blood cell count below 4,000?
AIDS
What are thrombocytes also known as?
Platelets
What determines whether someone has Rh+ or Rh- blood type?
The presence of antigens on red blood cells
Approximately what percentage of the population is Rh positive?
~85%
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?
Carry oxygen via hemoglobin
What is the function of leukocytes in the blood?
Defend against parasites and bacteria
Which component is responsible for giving blood its red color?
Hemoglobin
What is the main function of plasma in the blood?
Provide the liquid part of the blood
Which type of white blood cells release antibodies and remove dead cells?
Agranulocytes
Test your knowledge of blood composition and terminology with this quiz. Learn about the components of blood, such as plasma and erythrocytes, and understand terms like hemoglobin, erythema, leukocytes, and leukemia.
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