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Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining blood osmotic pressure?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining blood osmotic pressure?
- Albumins (correct)
- Globulins
- Neutrophils
- Fibrinogen
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity through antibodies production?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity through antibodies production?
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes (correct)
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
What is the main function of Fibrinogen in the blood?
What is the main function of Fibrinogen in the blood?
- Maintain blood osmotic pressure
- Facilitate blood clotting (correct)
- Produce antibodies
- Carry oxygen
Which component of blood is mainly responsible for carrying out the process of phagocytosis?
Which component of blood is mainly responsible for carrying out the process of phagocytosis?
Which formed element of blood is crucial for blood clotting?
Which formed element of blood is crucial for blood clotting?
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
Where are old or damaged RBCs destroyed?
Where are old or damaged RBCs destroyed?
What happens to the iron from the breakdown of heme in RBCs?
What happens to the iron from the breakdown of heme in RBCs?
What stimulates the release of erythropoietin by the kidneys?
What stimulates the release of erythropoietin by the kidneys?
During erythropoiesis, what happens when a proerythroblast becomes a reticulocyte?
During erythropoiesis, what happens when a proerythroblast becomes a reticulocyte?
What is the main function of transferrin in the process of RBC formation?
What is the main function of transferrin in the process of RBC formation?
Which blood type is considered a universal recipient?
Which blood type is considered a universal recipient?
Which blood type is considered a universal donor?
Which blood type is considered a universal donor?
What happens when incompatible blood is transfused into a recipient?
What happens when incompatible blood is transfused into a recipient?
How does the Rh factor influence blood transfusions?
How does the Rh factor influence blood transfusions?
When does hemolytic disease of the newborn occur?
When does hemolytic disease of the newborn occur?
Why is cross-matching important in blood transfusions?
Why is cross-matching important in blood transfusions?
What is the function of B cells?
What is the function of B cells?
Which type of WBC can live for several months or years?
Which type of WBC can live for several months or years?
What is a characteristic of monocytes?
What is a characteristic of monocytes?
Why is differential white blood cell count important?
Why is differential white blood cell count important?
Which type of WBC is responsible for phagocytosis of microbes?
Which type of WBC is responsible for phagocytosis of microbes?
What is a characteristic of T cells?
What is a characteristic of T cells?
What is the role of fibrinolysis in the body?
What is the role of fibrinolysis in the body?
Which of the following is true about anticoagulants?
Which of the following is true about anticoagulants?
What can lead to thrombosis in blood vessels?
What can lead to thrombosis in blood vessels?
What happens when a thrombus becomes an embolus?
What happens when a thrombus becomes an embolus?
How do positive feedback cycles affect clotting in blood vessels?
How do positive feedback cycles affect clotting in blood vessels?
What is the role of heparin in the body's clotting mechanisms?
What is the role of heparin in the body's clotting mechanisms?
