Blood Group and Hematopoiesis Quiz

Which antigen is NOT found in blood type O?

• A antigen

• B antigen

• Rh antigen

• None of the above

What is the primary site of erythropoiesis in adults?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Bone marrow

• Lymph nodes

Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

• AB

• A

• B

• O

What hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?

• Insulin

• Erythropoietin

• Growth hormone

• Thyroxine

Which blood group is considered the universal recipient?

• A

• B

• AB

• O

What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

• Fight infections

• Clot blood

• Transport oxygen

• Regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a phase of erythropoiesis?

• Mitotic phase

• Maturation phase

• Growth phase

• Photosynthesis phase

What determines an individual's blood group?

• The type of white blood cells

• The presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells

• The plasma concentration

• The number of platelets

Blood cell formation occurs in the red bone marrow, a process called ____.

• fibrinolysis

• syneresis

• hematopoiesis

• erythrocytosis

The average lifespan of a red blood cell is

• 90 days

• 120 days

• 360 days

• 24 hours