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What is the approximate diameter of a red blood cell (RBC)?
What is the approximate diameter of a red blood cell (RBC)?
- 15 µm
- 8 µm (correct)
- 12 µm
- 5 µm
Which organelle is missing in red blood cells (RBCs)?
Which organelle is missing in red blood cells (RBCs)?
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus (correct)
Where does the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) primarily occur?
Where does the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) primarily occur?
- Spleen
- Liver
- Kidney
- Red bone marrow (correct)
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell in circulation?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell in circulation?
What is the function of platelets in the human body?
What is the function of platelets in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a type of granulocyte?
Which of the following is NOT a type of granulocyte?
Which component contributes to the prevention of blood loss by initiating vasoconstriction?
Which component contributes to the prevention of blood loss by initiating vasoconstriction?
In the chemical clotting cascade, what is the enzyme responsible for converting fibrinogen to fibrin?
In the chemical clotting cascade, what is the enzyme responsible for converting fibrinogen to fibrin?
What are the functions of blood in the cardiovascular system?
What are the functions of blood in the cardiovascular system?
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Which type of stem cell is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
Which type of stem cell is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
What is the function of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the function of leukocytes in the blood?
Which type of formed element in blood is involved in oxygen transport?
Which type of formed element in blood is involved in oxygen transport?
What is the term for the liquid part of blood that contains various proteins and water?
What is the term for the liquid part of blood that contains various proteins and water?
