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What is the main function of erythrocytes?
What is the main function of erythrocytes?
- To produce protein enzymes in blood plasma
- To pick up oxygen from tissues and deliver it to the lungs (correct)
- To transport carbon dioxide to the lungs
- To aid in blood clotting
Which of the following is NOT a formed element of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a formed element of blood?
- Platelets
- White blood cells (WBCs)
- Red blood cells (RBCs)
- Plasma (correct)
What is another name for the field of clinical chemistry?
What is another name for the field of clinical chemistry?
- Chemical pathology (correct)
- Biomedical engineering
- Genetic counseling
- Physical therapy
Which of the following is NOT a type of WBC?
Which of the following is NOT a type of WBC?
What are the two main components of blood?
What are the two main components of blood?
Which blood component is responsible for aiding in blood clotting?
Which blood component is responsible for aiding in blood clotting?
What is the function of vascular spasm in blood?
What is the function of vascular spasm in blood?
Why is anticoagulant used when collecting plasma for blood analysis?
Why is anticoagulant used when collecting plasma for blood analysis?
Which method of drawing blood is used for identification of respiratory and acid-base disorders?
Which method of drawing blood is used for identification of respiratory and acid-base disorders?
What is the purpose of centrifuging blood at 2200-2500rpm for 10 minutes?
What is the purpose of centrifuging blood at 2200-2500rpm for 10 minutes?
Why is potassium oxalate used in blood collection instead of heparin?
Why is potassium oxalate used in blood collection instead of heparin?
Which type of sampling procedure is preferred for reducing pain during blood collection?
Which type of sampling procedure is preferred for reducing pain during blood collection?
What is the purpose of collecting blood after the patient has fasted?
What is the purpose of collecting blood after the patient has fasted?
Why is it important to maintain appropriate sample temperatures during blood storage?
Why is it important to maintain appropriate sample temperatures during blood storage?
What happens if blood is stored longer than 3 weeks?
What happens if blood is stored longer than 3 weeks?
Why are samples always brought to room temperature before analyzing?
Why are samples always brought to room temperature before analyzing?
What does adding mineral oil to the collecting tube achieve in carbon-di-oxide analysis preservation?
What does adding mineral oil to the collecting tube achieve in carbon-di-oxide analysis preservation?
Why is using a cork stopper recommended when mineral oil is added to the collecting tube?
Why is using a cork stopper recommended when mineral oil is added to the collecting tube?
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