12 Questions
What did Athanasius Kircher describe in 1657?
Worms in the blood
Which scientist gave an account of Red Blood Cells in 1674?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who developed the first electronic counter in 1953, often referred to as Coulter counters?
Wallace Coulter
What is the function of Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) in the body?
Transport oxygen from lungs to tissues
Which of the following blood components is anucleate and appears pink to red?
Reticulocytes
Which scientist is associated with the development of the Wright stain in 1902?
James Homer Wright
What is the function of neutrophils among the leukocytes?
Engulf and destroy microorganisms and foreign material
Which leukocyte contains dark-purple to blue-black irregular granules?
Basophils
What is the main responsibility of eosinophils among the leukocytes?
Release enzymes that disable parasites
Which leukocyte is slightly larger than RBCs and functions in destroying cancer cells and infected cells?
Lymphocytes
What is the primary responsibility of monocytes among the leukocytes?
Phagocytic cells in many places of body
Which blood component is responsible for blood clotting?
Thrombocytes
Explore the historical milestones in the field of hematology, from the early descriptions of blood components to the development of electronic cell counters. Learn about key figures such as Athanasius Kircher, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Giulio Bizzozero, James Homer Wright, and Joseph and Wallace Coulter.
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