Blood

What components of hemoglobin binds directly to oxygen?

• Iron

• Protein

• Heme

• Globin

What is the lifespan of a typical neutrophil?

• 7 days

• 6 days

• 3 days

• 12 days

Which of the following types of white blood cells is responsible for producing antibodies?

• Neutrophils

• Basophis

• Lymphocytes

• Eosinophils

In a blood sample, the buffy coat consists of:

• Leukocytes and platelet

• Erythrocyte and leukocytes

• Platelet and eosinophil

• Agranulocytes and reticulocytes

What organ is primarily responsible for the destruction of old and damaged red blood cells?

(a)  

What white blood cell increases in number during parasitic infections?

• Erythrocytes

• Lymphocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Bicarbonate

Which of the following ions is most important for the blood-clotting process?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Bicarbonate

What enzyme is responsible for converting fibrinogen into fibrin during the clotting process?

(a)  

During hemolysis, what component of hemoglobin is converted into bilirubin in the liver?

(a)  

What plasma protein plays a crucial role in maintaining the osmotic pressure, viscosity and fluid volume of blood?

(a)