Circulatory System

What is the scientific name given to red blood cells?

• megakaryocytes

• monocytes

• erythrocytes

• macrophages

The three blood corpuscles are suspended in the (a)  

Blood is a (a)   connective tissue.

The stable compound that carbon monoxide forms with haemoglobin is known as (a)  

The process of breakdown of old and worn out RBCs is known as __________

• diapedesis

• haemolysis

• erythropenia

• bilirubin

Which of the following is called the graveyard of RBCs?

• Thrombocytes

• Lymph

• Liver

• Spleen

The process of formation of RBCs is called

• Haemolysis

• Diapedesis

• Phagocytosis

• Erythropoiesis

Which of the following provides oxygen and nutrients to the cells?

• Lymph

• Monocyte

• Heparin

• Tissue fluid

In an embryo, RBCs are produced in the liver and spleen, and in adults, it is produced in ____ ______ of long bones

(a)  

Which of the following secretes hormones directly in the blood?

• Bone marrow

• Endocrine glands

• Histamine

• Liver