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Histology: Microscopic Structure of Blood Elements

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Histology: Microscopic Structure of Blood Elements

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What is the total volume of blood in an adult?

6 L (correct)

8 L

7 L

5 L

What stains are used to prepare a blood film for examination?

Crystal violet and safranin

Methylene blue and crystal violet

Eosin and methylene blue (correct)

Eosin, methylene blue, and safranin

What is the shape of erythrocytes (RBCs)?

Nucleated, biconvex disc shaped

Non-nucleated, irregular shaped

Nucleated, spherical shaped

Non-nucleated, biconcave disc shaped (correct)

What percentage of the blood is composed of plasma proteins?

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Which type of leukocyte is characterized by its granules taking up both eosin and methylene blue stains?

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Study Notes

Blood Composition

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

Blood Film Preparation

Blood films are prepared using Romanowsky stains, which include Wright's stain, Giemsa stain, and May-Grunwald stain.

Erythrocyte Characteristics

Erythrocytes (RBCs) are disk-shaped.

Plasma Composition

Plasma proteins make up approximately 7% of blood composition.

Leukocyte Characteristics

Eosinophils are characterized by their granules taking up both eosin and methylene blue stains.

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Learn about the microscopic structure of blood elements including RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. Understand the different types of WBCs such as neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Explore the functions and illustration of various blood elements.