Blood Cells

About 44% of blood is comprised of _____________

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes +Thrombocytes

• Plasma

• Water

About 1% of blood is comprised of _____________

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes +Thrombocytes

• Plasma

• Water

About 55% of blood is comprised of _____________

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes +Thrombocytes

• Plasma

• Water

Red blood cells are also known as

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

White blood cells are also known as

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

Platelets are also known as

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

____________ helps to stimulate stem cells in bone marrow to increase red blood cell production

• Dopamine

• Oxygen

• Erythropoietin

• Hemoglobin

____________ in the red blood cell allows it to transport oxygen.

• Dopamine

• Adrenalin

• Erythropoietin

• Hemoglobin

Make up 60% of white blood cells, and are usually first on the scene to fight infection by engulfing microorganisms

• Neutrophil

• Eosinophil

• Basophil

• Monocyte

• Lymphocyte

Make up 2-4% of white blood cells, defend agains large parasites (worms), and moderate the severity of allergic reactions

• Neutrophil

• Eosinophil

• Basophil

• Monocyte

• Lymphocyte