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What is the primary function of thrombocytes in blood?
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?
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?
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?
Which protein plays a key role in the clotting of blood?
What is the main function of serum albumin in the blood plasma?
What is the main function of serum albumin in the blood plasma?
What is the characteristic color imparted to blood by which component?
What is the characteristic color imparted to blood by which component?
What is the function of monocytes in the immune system?
What is the function of monocytes in the immune system?
Which leukocyte type is associated with releasing histamine during allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
Which leukocyte type is associated with releasing histamine during allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
What is the primary role of platelets in blood clotting?
What is the primary role of platelets in blood clotting?
Which leukocyte accounts for about 65-75% of all leukocytes in the body?
Which leukocyte accounts for about 65-75% of all leukocytes in the body?
What is the process in which a cell engulfs and ingests microorganisms known as?
What is the process in which a cell engulfs and ingests microorganisms known as?
Which blood component forms a mesh onto which red blood cells collect to form a clot?
Which blood component forms a mesh onto which red blood cells collect to form a clot?
What is the major function of erythrocytes or red blood cells?
What is the major function of erythrocytes or red blood cells?
Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?
What is the main function of leukocytes or white blood cells in the body?
What is the main function of leukocytes or white blood cells in the body?
Which component is removed from human blood serum when compared to plasma?
Which component is removed from human blood serum when compared to plasma?
What is the role of granulocytes in the immune system?
What is the role of granulocytes in the immune system?
Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for initiating blood clotting?
Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for initiating blood clotting?
