Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of white blood cells in the blood?
What is the primary function of white blood cells in the blood?
- To maintain blood in a fluid state
- To transport oxygen
- To defend the body against infection and disease (correct)
- To regulate blood pH
What is the normal percentage of blood occupied by cells in adult males?
What is the normal percentage of blood occupied by cells in adult males?
- 30-40%
- 60-70%
- 50-60%
- 40-50% (correct)
What is the term for the prevention of blood loss and maintenance of blood in a fluid state?
What is the term for the prevention of blood loss and maintenance of blood in a fluid state?
- Hemostasis (correct)
- Homeostasis
- Erythropoiesis
- Hemoglobin
What is the approximate volume of plasma in the blood?
What is the approximate volume of plasma in the blood?
What is the name of the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen?
What is the name of the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen?
What is the term for the process of red blood cell production?
What is the term for the process of red blood cell production?
What percentage of plasma proteins are albumin?
What percentage of plasma proteins are albumin?
Which type of globulin is synthesized by B-lymphocytes?
Which type of globulin is synthesized by B-lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of globulins?
What is the primary function of globulins?
During which trimester of intrauterine life does hematopoiesis occur in the liver and spleen?
During which trimester of intrauterine life does hematopoiesis occur in the liver and spleen?
What is the typical lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the typical lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
What is the normal concentration of hemoglobin in adult males?
What is the normal concentration of hemoglobin in adult males?
What is the function of the globin part of hemoglobin?
What is the function of the globin part of hemoglobin?
What is the abnormal type of hemoglobin associated with sickle cell anemia?
What is the abnormal type of hemoglobin associated with sickle cell anemia?
What is the normal percentage of Hb A1c in total hemoglobin?
What is the normal percentage of Hb A1c in total hemoglobin?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
