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Which of the following is NOT a major function of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
Which of the following is a type of granulocyte?
Which of the following is a type of granulocyte?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of red blood cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of red blood cells?
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What is the main function of platelets?
What is the main function of platelets?
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What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
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Which type of white blood cells are the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Which type of white blood cells are the most numerous in a normal differential count?
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Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
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Which white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Which white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
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Which type of lymphocyte develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
Which type of lymphocyte develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
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Which white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
Which white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
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Which cell type differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
Which cell type differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
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What is the function of monocytes?
What is the function of monocytes?
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Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?
Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?
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Which type of blood cell has a lifespan of approximately 120 days?
Which type of blood cell has a lifespan of approximately 120 days?
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Which component makes up the majority of plasma?
Which component makes up the majority of plasma?
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What is the main function of platelets?
What is the main function of platelets?
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Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and killing parasites?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and killing parasites?
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What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?
What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?
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Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders like bacteria?
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders like bacteria?
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What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
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Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen using hemoglobin?
Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen using hemoglobin?
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What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
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Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
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What is the main function of platelets?
What is the main function of platelets?
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Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
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Which type of white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
Which type of white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
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What is the function of monocytes?
What is the function of monocytes?
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Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
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Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
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Which type of white blood cell fights infections and mediates allergic responses?
Which type of white blood cell fights infections and mediates allergic responses?
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Which type of white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders?
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Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
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Which type of white blood cell develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
Which type of white blood cell develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
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Which type of white blood cell is responsible for major allergic reactions like hay fever and asthma?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for major allergic reactions like hay fever and asthma?
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Which type of white blood cell differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
Which type of white blood cell differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
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What is the main function of monocytes?
What is the main function of monocytes?
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Which type of white blood cell is the second line of defense against invading organisms?
Which type of white blood cell is the second line of defense against invading organisms?
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Which organ does Kupffer cells primarily reside in?
Which organ does Kupffer cells primarily reside in?
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What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes?
What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes?
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What is the main function of macrophages?
What is the main function of macrophages?
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Which type of white blood cell is responsible for foreign body giant cells formation?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for foreign body giant cells formation?
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Which type of white blood cell helps lymphocytes in their job and is also phagocytic?
Which type of white blood cell helps lymphocytes in their job and is also phagocytic?
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What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes described as?
What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes described as?
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