Blood Quiz Review

Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

• preventing infection

• regulating body temperature

• moving electrical signals through the body

• transporting oxygen and hormones

Which of the following are formed elements found in the blood?

• erythrocytes

• leukocytes

• thrombocytes

• all of the above

What is the correct ranking of blood components from highest to lowest ?

• leukocytes, plasma, erythrocytes

• leukocytes, erythrocytes, plasma

• plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes

• plasma, leukocytes, erythrocytes

T/F: The biconcave shape of an erythrocyte decreases surface area.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a hemoglobin protein?

• It is composed of 4 globin chains

• It can carry 4 oxygen molecules

• It causes the blood to have its red color

• A heme group is attached to one potassium atom

Erythrocytes or Leukocytes are classified as granular?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

Erythrocytes or Leukocytes do not have a nucleus at maturity?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

T/F: Erythrocyte concentrations can fluctuate widely?

• True

• False

T/F: Leukocytes are able to diffuse out of the blood vessel through diapedesis.

• True

• False

T/F: Leukocytes are able to diffuse out of the blood vessel through diapedesis.

• True

• False