Quiz: The Wonders of Blood Cells

What are the three main types of blood cells?

• Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets
• Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Neurons
• Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Muscles
• Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Bones

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Defend the body against infection and disease
• Help in the clotting process to stop bleeding
• Carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
• Recognize and destroy harmful bacteria and viruses

What gives red blood cells their color?

• Hemoglobin
• Platelets
• White blood cells
• Antibodies

What is the main function of white blood cells?

• Carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
• Help in the clotting process to stop bleeding
• Defend the body against infection and disease
• Recognize and destroy harmful bacteria and viruses

What is the main function of platelets?

• Carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
• Help in the clotting process to stop bleeding
• Defend the body against infection and disease
• Recognize and destroy harmful bacteria and viruses

How long do red blood cells live?

• A few days to several years
• About 120 days
• About 8-10 days
• They don't have a lifespan

Where are blood cells produced?

• Liver
• Lungs
• Kidneys
• Bone marrow

What is the process of blood cell production called?

• Hematology
• Hemoglobin
• Hematopoiesis
• Hemorrhage

What is anemia?

• Having too many red blood cells
• Having too few red blood cells
• Having too many white blood cells
• Having too few white blood cells

What is leukemia?

• A type of cancer that affects red blood cells
• A type of cancer that affects white blood cells
• A type of cancer that affects platelets
• A type of cancer that affects bone marrow