Blood Components and Function

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Producing antibodies

• Regulating body temperature

• Digesting food

• Transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide

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What is the structure of red blood cells?

• cuboidal shape with a nucleus

• spherical shape with a large nucleus

• spindle shape with multiple nuclei

• biconcave disc shape without a nucleus

Name the types of white blood cells.

• neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils

• platelets

• red blood cells

• plasma

What are the roles of white blood cells?

• The roles of white blood cells include defending the body against infections, producing antibodies, and removing cellular debris.

• The roles of white blood cells include transporting oxygen throughout the body.

• The roles of white blood cells include regulating body temperature.

• The roles of white blood cells include producing hormones.

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How are platelets formed?

• Platelets are formed from red blood cells in the spleen.

• Platelets are formed from white blood cells in the lymph nodes.

• Platelets are formed from stem cells in the liver.

• Platelets are formed from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow through fragmentation.

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Explain the clotting process.

• The clotting process is a voluntary action controlled by the brain.

• The clotting process is a natural response to dehydration.

• The clotting process is a result of excessive bleeding.

• The clotting process is a series of steps that helps to stop bleeding by forming a blood clot.

What is the function of hemoglobin?

• Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Produces red blood cells

• Regulates body temperature

• Transports nutrients and waste products

How does hemoglobin transport oxygen?

• By binding to oxygen in the lungs and releasing it in the body's tissues.

• By converting oxygen into a gas form and transporting it through the bloodstream.

• By absorbing oxygen through the skin and distributing it to the organs.

• By releasing oxygen in the lungs and binding it to carbon dioxide in the body.

What is the ABO blood typing system?

• The ABO blood typing system is a classification system for blood types based on the color of the blood.

• The ABO blood typing system is a classification system for blood types based on the size of the red blood cells.

• The ABO blood typing system is a classification system for blood types based on the number of white blood cells.

• The ABO blood typing system is a classification system for blood types based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells.

Explain the Rh blood typing system.

• The Rh blood typing system is a classification system for the presence or absence of the Rh antibody on red blood cells.

• The Rh blood typing system is a classification system for the presence or absence of the Rh antigen on red blood cells.

• The Rh blood typing system is a classification system for determining blood type based on the presence or absence of the Rh protein on red blood cells.

• The Rh blood typing system is a classification system for determining blood type based on the presence or absence of the Rh enzyme on red blood cells.