44 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a major function of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
Producing antibodies
Which of the following is a type of granulocyte?
Neutrophil
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
Plasma clots, serum does not clot
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of red blood cells?
Contain a nucleus
What is the main function of platelets?
Help blood to clot
What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
4-11 x 109/L
Which type of white blood cells are the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
Neutrophils
Which white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Eosinophils
Which type of lymphocyte develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
T-lymphocytes
Which white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
Monocytes
Which cell type differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
Monocyte
What is the function of monocytes?
Help lymphocytes
Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?
Monocyte
Which type of blood cell has a lifespan of approximately 120 days?
Erythrocytes
Which component makes up the majority of plasma?
Water
What is the main function of platelets?
Blood clotting
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and killing parasites?
Eosinophils
What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?
92%
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders like bacteria?
Neutrophils
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
Plasma clots, serum does not clot
Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen using hemoglobin?
Erythrocytes
What is the normal range for white blood cell count?
4-11 x 109/L
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Neutrophils
What is the main function of platelets?
Help blood to clot
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Eosinophils
Which type of white blood cell has a nucleus that is indented, oval, kidney, or horseshoe-shaped?
Monocytes
What is the function of monocytes?
Differentiate into macrophages in different organs
Which type of white blood cell is the first line of defense against invaders such as bacteria and foreign objects?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and is good at killing parasites?
Eosinophils
Which type of white blood cell fights infections and mediates allergic responses?
Basophils
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous in a normal differential count?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cell develops in the thymus and helps other immune cells do their jobs?
T-Lymphocytes
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for major allergic reactions like hay fever and asthma?
Basophils
Which type of white blood cell differentiates into macrophages in different organs?
Monocyte
What is the main function of monocytes?
Differentiating into macrophages in different organs
Which type of white blood cell is the second line of defense against invading organisms?
Monocyte
Which organ does Kupffer cells primarily reside in?
Liver
What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes?
Gray-blue
What is the main function of macrophages?
Phagocytosis and enzymatic destruction of invaders
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for foreign body giant cells formation?
Monocyte
Which type of white blood cell helps lymphocytes in their job and is also phagocytic?
Monocyte
What is the color of the cytoplasm of monocytes described as?
Gray-blue
Test your knowledge on the functions and characteristics of neutrophils and eosinophils in this informative quiz. Learn about their role as the first line of defense against invaders and their methods of eliminating pathogens.
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