Cardiovascular System 3.5

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What is the primary function of oxygen in the body's cells?

To be stored in the capillary beds

To produce carbon dioxide as a waste product

To facilitate metabolic processes (correct)

To be carried by plasma in the circulation

What happens to oxygen after it is taken up by haemoglobin?

It travels via RBC in circulation to the tissues (correct)

It is used by the RBC for their metabolic processes

It is released into the capillary beds

It is transported to the lungs

What is the end product of cellular metabolic processes?

Red blood cells

Haemoglobin

Carbon dioxide (correct)

Oxygen

Where is oxygen released from the red blood cells?

In the capillary beds Signup and view all the answers

How is most carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

By a small amount in the plasma and mostly by RBC Signup and view all the answers

When we inhale, CO2 is taken up by haemoglobin.

False Signup and view all the answers

Oxygen is released from the red blood cells in the capillary beds.

True Signup and view all the answers

The majority of CO2 is carried by red blood cells.

False Signup and view all the answers

Cells use CO2 for their metabolic processes.

False Signup and view all the answers

CO2 is released when it reaches the tissues.

False Signup and view all the answers

When we inhale, ______ is taken up by haemoglobin.

O2 Signup and view all the answers

Cells use the ______ for their metabolic processes.

O2 Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is released into the tissues in the capillary beds.

O2 Signup and view all the answers

Cells produce ______ as a waste product.

CO2 Signup and view all the answers

The ______ diffuses from the tissues into the plasma in the capillaries.

CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leucocytes?

To protect the body against infection and disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes?

The presence of granules in the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the movement of leucocytes to an area of damage?

The release of chemical signals from damaged tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the route that leucocytes take to reach an area of damage?

Through the bloodstream and then out of capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of leucocytes in the healing process?

To help with the repair of damaged tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of leucocytes in the body?

To protect the body against infection and disease Signup and view all the answers

What happens to leucocytes when they receive chemical signals from damaged tissue?

They travel to the area of damage to perform their function Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes?

The presence or absence of granules in the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

How do leucocytes reach the area of damage?

They squeeze out of the thin-walled capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the movement of leucocytes to an area of damage?

Chemical signals from the damaged tissue Signup and view all the answers

Leucocytes are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's cells.

False Signup and view all the answers

Granulocytes are a type of leucocyte that lacks granules in the cytoplasm.

False Signup and view all the answers

Leucocytes can move through the walls of thick-walled capillaries.

False Signup and view all the answers

Leucocytes travel to the area of damage through the bloodstream.

False Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of leucocytes is to aid in the healing process.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Leucocytes = White blood cells Granulocytes = WBC with granules in the cytoplasm Agranulocytes = WBC that lack granules in the cytoplasm Cytoplasm = Cell's inner substance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of leucocytes with their characteristics:

Granulocytes = Has granules in the cytoplasm Agranulocytes = Lacks granules in the cytoplasm Leucocytes = WBC that protects the body WBC = White blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the following stages of leucocyte movement with their descriptions:

Circulation = Leucocytes in the blood Squeezing = Leucocytes moving out of capillaries Travel = Leucocytes moving to the area of damage Chemical signals = Damaged tissue releasing signals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leucocyte functions with their effects:

Protection = Helps against infection and disease Healing = Aids in the recovery process Inflammation = Causes damaged tissue to release signals Circulation = Helps leucocytes reach the area of damage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical structures with their roles in leucocyte movement:

Capillaries = Allows leucocytes to squeeze out Bloodstream = Transports leucocytes to the area of damage Tissues = Receives leucocytes for healing Cytoplasm = Contains granules in granulocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neutrophil granulocytes?

Inflammation and infection Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the granules of eosinophil granulocytes?

Their shape varies in different species Signup and view all the answers

Which type of granulocyte is the most common?

Neutrophil Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of basophil granulocytes?

Part of the inflammatory reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of basophil granulocytes?

They are not common Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neutrophil granulocytes?

Inflammation and infection Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the granules of eosinophil granulocytes?

They are red in color Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of basophil granulocytes?

Part of inflammatory reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of granulocyte is the most common?

Neutrophil Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of basophil granulocytes' cytoplasmic granules?

Dark purple Signup and view all the answers

Neutrophil granulocytes have dark purple granules in their cytoplasm.

False Signup and view all the answers

Eosinophil granulocytes are the most common type of granulocyte.

False Signup and view all the answers

Basophil granulocytes are involved in parasitism and allergies.

False Signup and view all the answers

Granulocytes are a type of leucocyte that lacks granules in the cytoplasm.

False Signup and view all the answers

The granules of eosinophil granulocytes are pale pinky/purple in color.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of granulocytes with their cytoplasmic granule characteristics:

Neutrophil = Pinky/purple granules Eosinophil = Red granules Basophil = Dark purple granules Monocyte = No granules Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of granulocytes with their primary functions:

Neutrophil = Inflammation/infection Eosinophil = Parasitism and allergies Basophil = Part of inflammatory reaction Lymphocyte = Cell-mediated immunity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of granulocytes with their characteristics:

Neutrophil = Most common granulocyte Eosinophil = Granules are different shapes in different species Basophil = Not common Monocyte = Large nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of granulocytes with their cytoplasmic granule colors:

Neutrophil = Pinky/purple Eosinophil = Red Basophil = Dark purple Monocyte = No color Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of granulocytes with their roles in the body:

Neutrophil = Fighting infection Eosinophil = Fighting parasites Basophil = Part of inflammatory reaction Monocyte = Maturing into macrophages Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of leucocytes with their functions:

Lymphocytes = Make antibodies Monocytes = Help lymphocytes with making antibodies Macrophages = Associated with chronic inflammation Agranulocytes = Involved in immune response Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of leucocytes with their characteristics:

Lymphocytes = Two main types: B and T lymphocytes Monocytes = Become macrophages when they leave the bloodstream Macrophages = Associated with chronic inflammation Agranulocytes = Lack granules in the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of cells with their roles in the immune response:

Lymphocytes = Make antibodies Monocytes = Help lymphocytes with making antibodies Macrophages = Phagocytosis Agranulocytes = Part of the immune response Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of cells with their roles in the immune response:

Lymphocytes = Make antibodies Monocytes = Tells lymphocytes what antibodies to make Macrophages = Associated with chronic inflammation Agranulocytes = Involved in immune response Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of cells with their characteristics:

Lymphocytes = Two main types: B and T lymphocytes Monocytes = Help lymphocytes with making antibodies Macrophages = Become macrophages when they leave the bloodstream Agranulocytes = Lack granules in the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Cardiovascular System 3.5 - Blood

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of oxygen in the body's cells?

What happens to oxygen after it is taken up by haemoglobin?

What is the end product of cellular metabolic processes?

Where is oxygen released from the red blood cells?

How is most carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

When we inhale, CO2 is taken up by haemoglobin.

Oxygen is released from the red blood cells in the capillary beds.

The majority of CO2 is carried by red blood cells.

Cells use CO2 for their metabolic processes.

CO2 is released when it reaches the tissues.

When we inhale, ______ is taken up by haemoglobin.

Cells use the ______ for their metabolic processes.

The ______ is released into the tissues in the capillary beds.

Cells produce ______ as a waste product.

The ______ diffuses from the tissues into the plasma in the capillaries.

What is the primary function of leucocytes?

What is the characteristic that distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes?

What triggers the movement of leucocytes to an area of damage?

What is the route that leucocytes take to reach an area of damage?

What is the role of leucocytes in the healing process?

What is the main function of leucocytes in the body?

What happens to leucocytes when they receive chemical signals from damaged tissue?

What is the characteristic that distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes?

How do leucocytes reach the area of damage?

What triggers the movement of leucocytes to an area of damage?

Leucocytes are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's cells.

Granulocytes are a type of leucocyte that lacks granules in the cytoplasm.

Leucocytes can move through the walls of thick-walled capillaries.

Leucocytes travel to the area of damage through the bloodstream.

The primary function of leucocytes is to aid in the healing process.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Match the following types of leucocytes with their characteristics:

Match the following stages of leucocyte movement with their descriptions:

Match the following leucocyte functions with their effects:

Match the following anatomical structures with their roles in leucocyte movement:

What is the function of neutrophil granulocytes?

What is unique about the granules of eosinophil granulocytes?

Which type of granulocyte is the most common?

What is the function of basophil granulocytes?

What is a characteristic of basophil granulocytes?

What is the function of neutrophil granulocytes?

What is unique about the granules of eosinophil granulocytes?

What is the function of basophil granulocytes?

Which type of granulocyte is the most common?

What is the color of basophil granulocytes' cytoplasmic granules?

Neutrophil granulocytes have dark purple granules in their cytoplasm.

Eosinophil granulocytes are the most common type of granulocyte.

Basophil granulocytes are involved in parasitism and allergies.

Granulocytes are a type of leucocyte that lacks granules in the cytoplasm.

The granules of eosinophil granulocytes are pale pinky/purple in color.

Match the following types of granulocytes with their cytoplasmic granule characteristics:

Match the following types of granulocytes with their primary functions:

Match the following types of granulocytes with their characteristics:

Match the following types of granulocytes with their cytoplasmic granule colors:

Match the following types of granulocytes with their roles in the body:

Match the types of leucocytes with their functions:

Match the types of leucocytes with their characteristics:

Match the types of cells with their roles in the immune response:

Match the types of cells with their roles in the immune response:

Match the types of cells with their characteristics:

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