Blood Cells

Erythrocytes

• are the least numerous formed element in the body

• are cylindrically shaped cells

• are produced in yellow bone marrow

• do not have a nucleus

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The most common type of leukocyte, which functions to phagocytize bacteria and other substances?

• lymphocyte

• macrophage

• neutrophil

• thrombocyte

Monocytes

• are the smallest sized leukocytes

• give rise to macrophages

• are a type of granulocyte

• all of the above

What is the oxygen carrying protein in blood?

• hematocrit

• hemopoesis

• hemoglobin

• hemostasis

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The scientific name of a platelet

• thrombocyte

• erythrocyte

• leukocyte

• osteocyte

The scientific name of a red blood cell

• erythrocyte
• leukocyte
• thrombocyte
• plasmocyte

Which part of human blood carries hormones and nutrients?

• plasma

• platelets

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

Platelets are a part of blood that help in the:

• formation of hemoglobin

• formation of a clot

• release of anitbodies

• absorption of amino acids

What part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?

• Red Blood Cells
• White Blood Cells
• Platelets
• Plasma

Which leukocyte produces antibodies?

• lymphocytes
• monocytes
• eosinophils
• basophils