Blood Composition Quiz

What is the main component of blood plasma?

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Proteins

• Fats

Which type of blood cells are responsible for transporting gases?

• White Blood Corpuscles

• Plasma

• Red Blood Corpuscles

• Platelets

What is the average life span of Red Blood Corpuscles?

• 1-2 weeks

• 3-4 months

• 1 year

• 6-8 months

Which type of white blood cells are actively phagocytic and ingest foreign particles and bacteria?

• Basophils

• Eosinophils

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

What is the function of Basophils in the body?

• Phagocytosis

• Neutralize histamine

• Local anticoagulation

• Formation of ground substance

What is the average life span of Platelets?

• 1-2 months

• 2-4 weeks

• 5-9 days

• 1-3 days

Which protein is contained in Platelets and is responsible for initiating blood clotting?

• Prothrombin

• Fibrinogen

• Thromboplastin

• Heparin

What is the specific gravity range of whole blood?

• 1.065-1.070

• 1.055-1.060

• 1.050-1.055

• 1.040-1.045

Which type of blood cells are non-nucleated and incapable of cell division and multiplication?

• Monocytes

• Red Blood Corpuscles

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

What is the main function of Lymphocytes in the body?

• Phagocytosis

• Neutralize histamine

• Local anticoagulation

• Antibody formation