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Which of the following is NOT a major function of erythrocytes (RBCs)?

  • Transporting oxygen
  • Maintaining blood pH
  • Transporting carbon dioxide
  • Producing antibodies (correct)

    • Which of the following is a type of granulocyte?

  • Eosinophil
  • Monocyte
  • Neutrophil (correct)
  • Lymphocyte

    • What is the main difference between plasma and serum?

  • Serum is found in red blood cells
  • Serum contains more proteins than plasma
  • Plasma clots, serum does not clot (correct)
  • Plasma contains more water than serum

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of red blood cells?

    <p>Contain a nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of platelets?

    <p>Help blood to clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for white blood cell count?

    <p>4-11 x 109/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cells are the most numerous in a normal differential count?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lymphocyte develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?

    <p>T-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?

    <p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type differentiates into macrophages in different organs?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of monocytes?

    <p>Help lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell has a lifespan of approximately 120 days?

    <p>Erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component makes up the majority of plasma?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of platelets?

    <p>Blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and killing parasites?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders like bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between plasma and serum?

    <p>Plasma clots, serum does not clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen using hemoglobin?

    <p>Erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for white blood cell count?

    <p>4-11 x 109/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of platelets?

    <p>Help blood to clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?

    <p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of monocytes?

    <p>Differentiate into macrophages in different organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell fights infections and mediates allergic responses?

    <p>Basophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?

    <p>T-Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for major allergic reactions like hay fever and asthma?

    <p>Basophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell differentiates into macrophages in different organs?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of monocytes?

    <p>Differentiating into macrophages in different organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is the second line of defense against invading organisms?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ does Kupffer cells primarily reside in?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes?

    <p>Gray-blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of macrophages?

    <p>Phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for foreign body giant cells formation?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell helps lymphocytes in their job and is also phagocytic?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes described as?

    <p>Gray-blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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