Hematology in Veterinary Medicine

What is the primary function of white blood cells in animals?

• Transporting oxygen

• Clotting blood

• Fighting infections

• Carrying nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

• Neutrophil

• Eosinophil

• Basophil

• Erythrocyte

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What is the term used for the percentage of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells?

• Hematocrit

• Hemoglobin

• Erythropoiesis

• Leukopenia

What does the FAMACHA scoring system assess in small ruminants?

• Body condition

• Fecal egg count

• Anemia

• Hydration status

Which blood element is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

What is leukocytosis?

• A decrease in white blood cell count

• An increase in white blood cell count

• A normal white blood cell count

• A disease of white blood cells

What is the main component of erythrocytes that allows for oxygen binding and transport?

• Plasma

• Hemoglobin

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

What is the term for an abnormally low number of erythrocytes in the blood?

• Thrombocytopenia

• Leukopenia

• Anemia

• Polycythemia

Which of the following is a sign of anemia in the FAMACHA scoring system?

• Bright red eyelids

• Pale pink eyelids

• Yellowish eyelids

• Deep purple eyelids

Which type of white blood cell is responsible for allergic reactions and fighting parasites?

• Neutrophils

• Eosinophils

• Basophils

• Lymphocytes