Hematology Quiz

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What is the average volume of blood in an adult?

5 quarts (correct)
1 quart
2 quarts
3 quarts

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

White blood cells
Plasma (correct)
Red blood cells
Platelets

What happens to blood when an anticoagulant is added to it?

The liquid portion separates from the cellular elements (correct)
It clots
The fibrin clot enmeshes the cellular elements
It becomes more viscous

What is the liquid portion of blood called when no anticoagulant is added?

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Who described worms in blood in 1657?

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Average adult blood volume

Approximately 5 quarts of blood.

Blood component (not plasma)

A component of blood that is not the liquid portion.

Anticoagulant effect on blood

Separates liquid (plasma) from cellular parts when added to blood.

Blood liquid without anticoagulant

Forms a fibrin clot.

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1657 blood worm observer

Athanasius Kircher described blood worms.

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Study Notes

Blood Components and Characteristics

The average volume of blood in an adult is approximately 5 liters.

Blood Components

Blood is composed of various components, including plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
NOT a component of blood is:
- Worms (although they can be present in blood, they are not a normal component)

Effects of Anticoagulants

When an anticoagulant is added to blood, it prevents the blood from clotting.

Plasma and Serum

The liquid portion of blood is called plasma when an anticoagulant is added.
When no anticoagulant is added, the liquid portion of blood is called serum.

Historical Discovery

In 1657, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to describe worms (microorganisms) in blood.

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Test your knowledge of hematology with this quiz! Learn about the different types of blood cells, their functions, and the components of plasma. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the physiology of blood.