Blood Proteins: Globulins and Fibrinogens Functions
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Which formed element possesses nuclei?

  • Leucocytes (correct)
  • Erythrocytes
  • Platelets
  • None of the above

What is a characteristic feature of erythrocytes?

  • Possess nuclei
  • Rich in organelles
  • Highly motile
  • Lack nuclei (correct)

Which formed element has few organelles?

  • Leucocytes
  • Erythrocytes (correct)
  • Platelets
  • All of the above

Among leucocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets, which one is highly motile?

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

What is a distinguishing feature of platelets compared to leucocytes?

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

What is the main function of globulins in the body?

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

Which component plays a role in the formation of blood clots?

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

What is the primary function of complement in the body?

<p>Part of the immune system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is responsible for antibodies in the immune system?

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

What role do fibrinogins play in the body?

<p>Formation of blood clots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of red blood cells in the body?

<p>ATP production through anaerobic fermentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of red blood cells allows them to pass through narrow blood vessels?

<p>The ability to stretch, bend, fold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance is mainly found in the cytoplasm of red blood cells?

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

What results from the combination of hemoglobin and oxygen in red blood cells?

<p>Oxyhemoglobin (Bright red) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does hematopoiesis mainly occur after birth?

<p>Red bone marrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the number of red blood cells important for health?

<p>Controls the amount of oxygen transported in the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of erythrocytes?

<p>Picking up oxygen from the lungs and delivering it to the tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component makes up 58% of plasma?

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

Which element is responsible for the formation of blood clots?

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

In healthy adults, which formed elements are the only ones possessing nuclei?

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

What is the main function of leucocytes in the blood?

<p>Acting as antibodies and part of the immune system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is responsible for picking up carbon dioxide from the tissues and unloading it to the lungs?

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

What triggers the production of more erythrocytes in response to low blood oxygen levels?

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

What is the function of ERYTHROPOIETIN in the process of RBC production?

<p>Stimulates red bone marrow to produce more erythrocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of hemoglobin responsible for binding oxygen?

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

Which molecule is formed when hemoglobin binds with oxygen?

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

Where does the breakdown of old, damaged, or defective erythrocytes primarily occur?

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

What happens to the components of hemoglobin during the process of hemolysis?

<p>Globin is broken down into amino acids and reused; iron is released and reused (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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