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What is the primary function of leukocytes in the body?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the body?
- Transport oxygen
- Carry nutrients
- Assist in blood clotting
- Fight infection (correct)
Which process involves the movement of white blood cells out of blood vessels to reach infected tissues?
Which process involves the movement of white blood cells out of blood vessels to reach infected tissues?
- Hematopoiesis
- Diapedesis (correct)
- Erythropoiesis
- Phagocytosis
What is the main difference between granulocytes and agranulocytes?
What is the main difference between granulocytes and agranulocytes?
- Granulocytes contain cytoplasmic granules, while agranulocytes do not. (correct)
- Granulocytes have a longer lifespan than agranulocytes.
- Granulocytes are larger in size than agranulocytes.
- Granulocytes have a single nucleus, while agranulocytes have multiple nuclei.
Which type of leukocyte is the most abundant in the blood from highest to lowest concentration?
Which type of leukocyte is the most abundant in the blood from highest to lowest concentration?
Why are erythrocytes (red blood cells) biconcave in shape?
Why are erythrocytes (red blood cells) biconcave in shape?
What is the function of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body?
What is the function of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body?
Which component of blood carries four oxygen molecules per protein?
Which component of blood carries four oxygen molecules per protein?
What is the process by which white blood cells squeeze through blood vessel walls to reach an infection site?
What is the process by which white blood cells squeeze through blood vessel walls to reach an infection site?
Which feature of erythrocytes (red blood cells) allows for more space for hemoglobin?
Which feature of erythrocytes (red blood cells) allows for more space for hemoglobin?
Why can oxygen not dissolve in blood on its own?
Why can oxygen not dissolve in blood on its own?
