Blood Quiz

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

• Transport oxygen

• Clot blood

• Fight infections

• Carry nutrients

Which type of white blood cell is the most abundant in the human body?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

• Eosinophils

Which white blood cell type is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

• Lymphocytes

• Neutrophils

• Basophils

• Monocytes

Which of the following is not true of blood in its transporting role?

• carries nutrients to cells from the gastrointestinal tract

• carries oxygen from the cells to the lungs

• transports hormones from glands to other parts of the body

• carries waste products for elimination

• all of these choices are true

Which statement about blood is not true?

• about 10% of the formed elements are red blood cells

• blood plasma is over 90% water

• most of the proteins found in blood are made in the liver

Which of the following statements is true?

• a reticulocyte has a multilobed nucleus

• erythropoiesis is the production of white blood cells

• hypoxia increases the secretion of erythropoietin by the kidneys