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Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
- Forming blood clots to prevent blood loss
- Producing lymphocytes in the bone marrow (correct)
- Delivering waste products to the kidneys and liver
- Transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues
What is the average volume of blood in the human body?
What is the average volume of blood in the human body?
- 4-6 liters (correct)
- 10-12 liters
- 2-3 liters
- 7-9 liters
During which stage of development does blood formation primarily occur in the liver and spleen?
During which stage of development does blood formation primarily occur in the liver and spleen?
- First few weeks of gestation
- During adulthood
- 6 weeks of development
- 6-7 months of fetal life (correct)
Which type of lymphocyte is more numerous, B cells or T cells?
Which type of lymphocyte is more numerous, B cells or T cells?
What is the primary function of B cells?
What is the primary function of B cells?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for recognizing invaders and activating the immune response?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for recognizing invaders and activating the immune response?
Which cells are derived from colony-forming unit-erythrocytes (CFU-E)?
Which cells are derived from colony-forming unit-erythrocytes (CFU-E)?
Where are lymphatic follicles most numerous in the body?
Where are lymphatic follicles most numerous in the body?
What is the lifespan of red blood cells (RBCs) in circulation?
What is the lifespan of red blood cells (RBCs) in circulation?
Which cells make up the majority of leukocytes?
Which cells make up the majority of leukocytes?
What is the function of lymphocytes in the immune system?
What is the function of lymphocytes in the immune system?
Which type of leukocytes increase in number in acute bacterial infections?
Which type of leukocytes increase in number in acute bacterial infections?
Which type of leukocytes have a bilobed nucleus and eosinophilic granules?
Which type of leukocytes have a bilobed nucleus and eosinophilic granules?
Which type of leukocytes are involved in allergic reactions and increase in number in hay fever and asthma?
Which type of leukocytes are involved in allergic reactions and increase in number in hay fever and asthma?
Which type of leukocytes circulate in the bloodstream for only 1-3 days and then enter connective tissues to become macrophages?
Which type of leukocytes circulate in the bloodstream for only 1-3 days and then enter connective tissues to become macrophages?
