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What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?
What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?
- Produce antibodies
- Help in blood clotting
- Carry oxygen (correct)
- Fight infection
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infection?
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infection?
- White blood cells (WBC) (correct)
- Red blood cells (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (Hb)
- Platelets (PLT)
What does Hemoglobin (Hb) do in the blood?
What does Hemoglobin (Hb) do in the blood?
- Aids in digestion
- Carries oxygen (correct)
- Fights infection
- Helps in blood clotting
Which blood component is measured by the term Hematocrit (HCT)?
Which blood component is measured by the term Hematocrit (HCT)?
What is the main role of platelets (PLT) in the blood?
What is the main role of platelets (PLT) in the blood?
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?
What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?
What is the function of white blood cells (WBC)?
What is the function of white blood cells (WBC)?
What does Hemoglobin (Hb) do in red blood cells?
What does Hemoglobin (Hb) do in red blood cells?
Which component of a complete blood count (CBC) indicates the proportion of red blood cells to plasma in the blood?
Which component of a complete blood count (CBC) indicates the proportion of red blood cells to plasma in the blood?
What might an increase in White Blood Cell Count (WBC) indicate?
What might an increase in White Blood Cell Count (WBC) indicate?
What is a possible cause of Erythrocytosis?
What is a possible cause of Erythrocytosis?
What is the primary purpose of a platelet count in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
What is the primary purpose of a platelet count in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
What condition is indicated by thrombocytopenia?
What condition is indicated by thrombocytopenia?
In a CBC, what does Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) measure?
In a CBC, what does Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) measure?
What should be done immediately after drawing venous blood for a CBC procedure?
What should be done immediately after drawing venous blood for a CBC procedure?
What may cause elevated platelet levels after a splenectomy?
What may cause elevated platelet levels after a splenectomy?
What is the result of an increased MPV test in a CBC?
What is the result of an increased MPV test in a CBC?
