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What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
- 55% (correct)
- 30%
- 45%
- 70%
Which of the following is responsible for distributing heat around the body to maintain core body temperature?
Which of the following is responsible for distributing heat around the body to maintain core body temperature?
- Plasma
- Nutrients
- Blood cells (correct)
- Antibodies
How much does blood make up in terms of body weight for a 70 kg man?
How much does blood make up in terms of body weight for a 70 kg man?
- 5.6 litres (correct)
- 12.3 litres
- 7.0 litres
- 10.5 litres
How are blood cells and plasma separated for analysis?
How are blood cells and plasma separated for analysis?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
What is the main role of platelets in the blood?
What is the main role of platelets in the blood?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in the rapid onset of allergic symptoms by degranulating in response to allergens?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in the rapid onset of allergic symptoms by degranulating in response to allergens?
What is the function of platelets in haemostasis?
What is the function of platelets in haemostasis?
What type of leukocyte is the most abundant and involved in phagocytosis?
What type of leukocyte is the most abundant and involved in phagocytosis?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which of the following is NOT a blood clotting factor?
Which of the following is NOT a blood clotting factor?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
Which pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What is the primary organ responsible for producing erythropoietin?
What is the primary organ responsible for producing erythropoietin?
Which type of blood cells have a longer lifespan than neutrophils and are involved in eliminating parasites?
Which type of blood cells have a longer lifespan than neutrophils and are involved in eliminating parasites?
What process results in the release of immature cells into the bloodstream as reticulocytes?
What process results in the release of immature cells into the bloodstream as reticulocytes?
Which component of blood binds reversibly with oxygen to form oxyhemoglobin?
Which component of blood binds reversibly with oxygen to form oxyhemoglobin?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in phagocytosis and is the most abundant?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in phagocytosis and is the most abundant?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What is the main function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the main function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
Which factor is also known as plasma thromboplastin antecedent (PTA)?
Which factor is also known as plasma thromboplastin antecedent (PTA)?
What process is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in blood clotting?
What process is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in blood clotting?
Which pathway is triggered when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
Which pathway is triggered when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What is the function of heparin and antithrombin III in blood clotting?
What is the function of heparin and antithrombin III in blood clotting?
Which component is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity in blood?
Which component is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity in blood?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
How does plasmin aid in the blood clotting process?
How does plasmin aid in the blood clotting process?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin in the process of erythropoiesis?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin in the process of erythropoiesis?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the destruction of erythrocytes in the body?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the destruction of erythrocytes in the body?
What is the main function of haemoglobin in the blood?
What is the main function of haemoglobin in the blood?
Which leukocyte type is primarily involved in protecting against bacterial invasion and removing debris?
Which leukocyte type is primarily involved in protecting against bacterial invasion and removing debris?
What is the main role of platelets in haemostasis?
What is the main role of platelets in haemostasis?
What happens to immature reticulocytes before they mature into erythrocytes?
What happens to immature reticulocytes before they mature into erythrocytes?
Which component of blood is returned to the bone marrow to form new haemoglobin?
Which component of blood is returned to the bone marrow to form new haemoglobin?
What accounts for about 1% of blood volume and has nuclei with various granules?
What accounts for about 1% of blood volume and has nuclei with various granules?
Which leukocyte type has a longer lifespan than neutrophils and is involved in eliminating parasites?
Which leukocyte type has a longer lifespan than neutrophils and is involved in eliminating parasites?
What causes oxyhaemoglobin to release oxygen for tissue use?
What causes oxyhaemoglobin to release oxygen for tissue use?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
Which component of blood is responsible for the maintenance of osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Which component of blood is responsible for the maintenance of osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Which blood cell type is responsible for producing antibodies?
Which blood cell type is responsible for producing antibodies?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
Which type of leukocyte helps to destroy bacteria?
Which type of leukocyte helps to destroy bacteria?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What is the primary organ responsible for producing erythropoietin?
What is the primary organ responsible for producing erythropoietin?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
What is the approximate lifespan of platelets?
What is the approximate lifespan of platelets?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in the rapid onset of allergic symptoms by degranulating in response to allergens?
Which type of leukocyte is involved in the rapid onset of allergic symptoms by degranulating in response to allergens?
What is the primary role of mast cells in allergic reactions?
What is the primary role of mast cells in allergic reactions?
What is the main function of monocytes in the immune system?
What is the main function of monocytes in the immune system?
Which type of blood cell is involved in phagocytosis and is the most abundant white blood cell?
Which type of blood cell is involved in phagocytosis and is the most abundant white blood cell?
What is the primary role of platelets in haemostasis?
What is the primary role of platelets in haemostasis?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
What initiates haemostasis following vascular damage?
What initiates haemostasis following vascular damage?
What is the lifespan of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the lifespan of platelets in the bloodstream?
What process leads to the formation of prothrombin activator?
What process leads to the formation of prothrombin activator?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
What is the function of heparin in basophils and mast cells?
What is the function of heparin in basophils and mast cells?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in allergic inflammation sites?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in allergic inflammation sites?
What is the primary function of red marrow in the bone?
What is the primary function of red marrow in the bone?
Which component of blood is responsible for the maintenance of osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Which component of blood is responsible for the maintenance of osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
Where does haemopoiesis mainly occur in adults?
What is the approximate total blood volume in a 70 kg man?
What is the approximate total blood volume in a 70 kg man?
What is the proportion of plasma in the volume of blood in adults?
What is the proportion of plasma in the volume of blood in adults?
What percentage of body weight does blood make up for a 70 kg man?
What percentage of body weight does blood make up for a 70 kg man?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin in erythropoiesis?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin in erythropoiesis?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the blood?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the blood?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
Which component of blood is responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and plasma viscosity?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
Which enzyme breaks down fibrin, allowing for the removal of the blood clot?
Which enzyme breaks down fibrin, allowing for the removal of the blood clot?
What is the function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in allergic reactions and contains cytoplasmic granules with heparin and histamine?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in allergic reactions and contains cytoplasmic granules with heparin and histamine?
What is the primary role of platelets in haemostasis?
What is the primary role of platelets in haemostasis?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells, developing into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which leukocyte type originates from pluripotent stem cells, developing into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Study Notes
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Erythropoiesis, the process of erythrocyte (red blood cell) development from stem cells, takes approximately 7 days.
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Immature cells are released into the bloodstream as reticulocytes and mature into erythrocytes, losing their nucleus in the process.
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Haemoglobin in blood binds reversibly with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin, and blood's colour changes based on oxygen levels.
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Low pH, oxygen levels (hypoxia), and temperature can cause oxyhaemoglobin to release oxygen for tissue use.
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Erythropoiesis is regulated by erythropoietin, primarily produced by the kidney in response to hypoxia.
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Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days and are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.
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Iron from haemolysis is returned to the bone marrow to form new haemoglobin, and biliverdin is converted to bilirubin and excreted in bile.
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Leukocytes, or white blood cells, account for about 1% of blood volume and have nuclei with various granules.
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Neutrophils are fast, active scavengers that protect against bacterial invasion and remove debris, with complex lobed nuclei and short lifespan.
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Eosinophils eliminate parasites through toxic chemicals and have a lesser role in phagocytosis, with a longer lifespan than neutrophils.
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Eosinophils accumulate in allergic inflammation sites, such as asthmatic airways and skin allergies.
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Basophils, which are closely related to allergic reactions, contain cytoplasmic granules with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory agents.
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Basophils degranulate in response to allergens, leading to rapid onset of allergic symptoms.
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Mast cells are similar to basophils but are fixed in tissues and degranulate faster than basophils.
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Neutrophils, part of the agranulocytes, are the most abundant type of white blood cells and are involved in phagocytosis.
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Monocytes and lymphocytes make up 25-50% of leukocytes; they have large nuclei and no cytoplasmic granules.
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Monocytes are the largest type of white blood cells and can be found in the blood and tissues, producing interleukin-1 and stimulating the production of activated T-lymphocytes.
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Mononuclear phagocyte system consists of monocytes and macrophages, providing effective defense in key body locations.
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Macrophages are more powerful and long-lived than neutrophils, synthesizing and releasing cytokines, and are actively phagocytic.
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Lymphocytes are smaller than monocytes and originate from pluripotent stem cells, developing into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.
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Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments with no nucleus, budded off from megakaryocytes in red bone marrow.
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Platelets play a vital role in haemostasis, releasing chemicals for blood clotting and vessel contraction, and forming a temporary seal at the site of vascular damage.
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The lifespan of platelets is between 8 and 11 days, and platelet production is regulated by thrombopoietin.
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Haemostasis is a series of processes for stopping bleeding, including vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation (blood clotting).
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Platelets play a vital role in haemostasis by releasing chemicals for blood clotting and vessel contraction.
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Coagulation is a complex process involving the activation of clotting factors, eventually leading to the formation of prothrombin activator and the conversion of inactive fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin threads.
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Haemostasis can be initiated by the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, leading to the activation of clotting factors and the formation of a blood clot.
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Eosinophils accumulate in allergic inflammation sites, such as asthmatic airways and skin allergies.
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Basophils, which are closely related to allergic reactions, contain cytoplasmic granules with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory agents.
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Basophils degranulate in response to allergens, leading to rapid onset of allergic symptoms.
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Mast cells are similar to basophils but are fixed in tissues and degranulate faster than basophils.
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Neutrophils, part of the agranulocytes, are the most abundant type of white blood cells and are involved in phagocytosis.
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Monocytes and lymphocytes make up 25-50% of leukocytes; they have large nuclei and no cytoplasmic granules.
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Monocytes are the largest type of white blood cells and can be found in the blood and tissues, producing interleukin-1 and stimulating the production of activated T-lymphocytes.
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Mononuclear phagocyte system consists of monocytes and macrophages, providing effective defense in key body locations.
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Macrophages are more powerful and long-lived than neutrophils, synthesizing and releasing cytokines, and are actively phagocytic.
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Lymphocytes are smaller than monocytes and originate from pluripotent stem cells, developing into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.
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Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments with no nucleus, budded off from megakaryocytes in red bone marrow.
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Platelets play a vital role in haemostasis, releasing chemicals for blood clotting and vessel contraction, and forming a temporary seal at the site of vascular damage.
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The lifespan of platelets is between 8 and 11 days, and platelet production is regulated by thrombopoietin.
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Haemostasis is a series of processes for stopping bleeding, including vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation (blood clotting).
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Platelets play a vital role in haemostasis by releasing chemicals for blood clotting and vessel contraction.
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Coagulation is a complex process involving the activation of clotting factors, eventually leading to the formation of prothrombin activator and the conversion of inactive fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin threads.
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Haemostasis can be initiated by the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, leading to the activation of clotting factors and the formation of a blood clot.
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Test your knowledge on the process of erythropoiesis and the maturation of red blood cells. Learn about the transformation from stem cells to reticulocytes and the subsequent maturation into erythrocytes within the bloodstream.
