Types of Leukocytes Quiz
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What is the primary function of thrombocytes in blood?

  • Forming blood clots (correct)
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Fighting infections
  • Transporting oxygen
  • Which component of blood constitutes about 45% of the volume?

  • Plasma
  • Platelets
  • Leukocytes
  • Red blood cells (correct)
  • Which type of white blood cells are involved in phagocytosis to fight infections?

  • Lymphocytes
  • Granulocytes
  • Monocytes (correct)
  • Macrophages
  • Which protein plays a key role in the clotting of blood?

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

    What is the main function of serum albumin in the blood plasma?

    <p>Retain water in the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic color imparted to blood by which component?

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

    What is the function of monocytes in the immune system?

    <p>Engulfing of bacteria as active phagocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type is associated with releasing histamine during allergic reactions and parasitic infections?

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

    What is the primary role of platelets in blood clotting?

    <p>Carry chemicals essential to blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte accounts for about 65-75% of all leukocytes in the body?

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

    What is the process in which a cell engulfs and ingests microorganisms known as?

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

    Which blood component forms a mesh onto which red blood cells collect to form a clot?

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

    What is the major function of erythrocytes or red blood cells?

    <p>Transporting hemoglobin which carries oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?

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

    What is the main function of leukocytes or white blood cells in the body?

    <p>Associated with the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is removed from human blood serum when compared to plasma?

    <p>Fibrinogen and clotting factors II, V, VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of granulocytes in the immune system?

    <p>Phagocytosing pathogens and foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for initiating blood clotting?

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

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