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What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for combating bacterial infections?
What is the normal range for total leukocyte count (TLC) in adults?
What does the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) measure?
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Which test is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells in blood?
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Study Notes
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
- Primary function: Oxygen transport throughout the body
- Lifespan: 120 days
Hemoglobin
- Normal range for adult females: 12-16 g/dL
- Cyanmethemoglobin method is commonly used to measure hemoglobin levels
Platelets
- Responsible for blood clotting
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- Neutrophils are responsible for combating bacterial infections
- Monocytes are the largest WBC
- Normal range for total leukocyte count (TLC) in adults: 4,000 to 11,000 cells/mm³
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) measures inflammation in the body
Hematocrit
- Determines the percentage of RBCs in blood
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Test your knowledge on the various components of human blood, including red blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets, and white blood cells. Explore their functions, normal ranges, and methods of measurement in this comprehensive quiz.
