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What does a white blood cell count above 10,000 indicate?
What does a white blood cell count above 10,000 indicate?
Which condition can be accompanied by a white blood cell count below 4,000?
Which condition can be accompanied by a white blood cell count below 4,000?
What are thrombocytes also known as?
What are thrombocytes also known as?
What determines whether someone has Rh+ or Rh- blood type?
What determines whether someone has Rh+ or Rh- blood type?
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Approximately what percentage of the population is Rh positive?
Approximately what percentage of the population is Rh positive?
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What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?
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What is the function of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the function of leukocytes in the blood?
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Which component is responsible for giving blood its red color?
Which component is responsible for giving blood its red color?
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What is the main function of plasma in the blood?
What is the main function of plasma in the blood?
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Which type of white blood cells release antibodies and remove dead cells?
Which type of white blood cells release antibodies and remove dead cells?
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Study Notes
White Blood Cell Count
- A white blood cell (WBC) count above 10,000 often indicates an infection, inflammation, or other stressors affecting the body.
- A WBC count below 4,000 can be associated with conditions such as leukopenia, which may result from bone marrow disorders or certain infections.
Thrombocytes
- Thrombocytes are also known as platelets, essential for blood clotting and wound healing.
Rh Blood Type
- Rh status, whether positive (Rh+) or negative (Rh-), is determined by the presence or absence of the Rh factor, a specific protein on red blood cells.
Population Statistics
- Approximately 85% of the population is Rh positive, meaning they have the Rh factor.
Erythrocytes Functions
- The primary function of erythrocytes, or red blood cells, is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.
Leukocytes Functions
- Leukocytes, or white blood cells, play a critical role in the immune system by defending against infections, pathogens, and foreign invaders.
Blood Color
- Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, is responsible for giving blood its red color, particularly when oxygenated.
Plasma Functions
- Plasma acts as the liquid component of blood, facilitating the transportation of cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
Antibody Production
- B cells, a type of leukocyte, are responsible for producing antibodies and removing dead or damaged cells, key elements in the body’s immune response.
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Description
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.
