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What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
- Transport oxygen throughout the body (correct)
- Produce hormones
- Defend against infections
- Clot blood
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for combating bacterial infections?
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for combating bacterial infections?
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Lymphocytes
- Neutrophils (correct)
What is the normal range of hemoglobin for adult females?
What is the normal range of hemoglobin for adult females?
- 14-18 g/dL
- 12-16 g/dL (correct)
- 10-14 g/dL
- 8-10 g/dL
What is measured by the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?
What is measured by the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?
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Which method is commonly used for hemoglobin estimation in the laboratory?
Which method is commonly used for hemoglobin estimation in the laboratory?
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Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
- Primary function: Transport oxygen throughout the body
- Lifespan: 120 days
Hemoglobin
- Normal range for adult females: 12-16 g/dL
- Commonly used method for estimation: Cyanmethemoglobin method
White Blood Cells
- Responsible for combating bacterial infections: Neutrophils
- Largest of the white blood cells: Monocytes
Total Leukocyte Count (TLC)
- Normal range for adults: 4,000 to 11,000 cells/mm³
Platelets
- Primary function: Blood clotting
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
- Measures: Inflammation in the body
Hematocrit
- Determines: Percentage of RBCs in blood
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