Blood Introduction

Which blood cells are most abundant in the body?

• erythrocytes
• platelets
• lymphocytes
• eosinophils

If you have a high white blood cell count, which of these would you have?

• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• polycythemia
• anemia

Human blood is _______

• Alkaline
• Neutral
• Acidic
• Sweet tasting

The three step process that stops blood flowing from a cut is called _________

• hemostasis
• homeostasis
• coagulation
• agglutination

What blood type can receive blood from both Type B and Type AB donors?

• Type AB
• Type B
• Type A
• Type O

These blood cells are the protectors and help fight off disease.

• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Plasma
• Platelets 

This part of blood helps it clot, when you get cut.

• Red blood cells
• Plasma
• Platelets
• White blood cells

_______ is made mostly of water and makes up about 55% of the blood

• Plasma
• Platelets 
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells

A condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin

• Lymphatic System

• Not Anemia

• Platelets

• Anemia

How much blood is taken when someone donates blood?

• one cup

• one pint

• one quart

• one gallon