10 Questions
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the body?
Fight infection
Which process involves the movement of white blood cells out of blood vessels to reach infected tissues?
Diapedesis
What is the main difference between granulocytes and agranulocytes?
Granulocytes contain cytoplasmic granules, while agranulocytes do not.
Which type of leukocyte is the most abundant in the blood from highest to lowest concentration?
Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
Why are erythrocytes (red blood cells) biconcave in shape?
To enhance gas exchange
What is the function of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body?
Defend against pathogens
Which component of blood carries four oxygen molecules per protein?
Hemoglobin
What is the process by which white blood cells squeeze through blood vessel walls to reach an infection site?
Diapedesis
Which feature of erythrocytes (red blood cells) allows for more space for hemoglobin?
Lack of nucleus
Why can oxygen not dissolve in blood on its own?
Blood's polarity
Test your knowledge on the components of whole blood, including formed elements like erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes. Explore the functions of these elements, the composition of blood plasma, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen. Dive into the structure of red blood cells and their function in the body.
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