Blood and Its Components Quiz

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Transport oxygen

• Fight infection

• Aid in clotting

• Carry hormones

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What gives blood its red color?

• Hemoglobin

• Plasma

• Platelets

• White blood cells

What is the liquid portion of blood called?

• Plasma

• Serum

• Hemoglobin

• Cytoplasm

Which blood cells fight infection?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma cells

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What is the role of platelets?

• Help blood clot

• Carry oxygen

• Destroy bacteria

• Regulate pH

Which hormone stimulates red blood cell production?

• Erythropoietin

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

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Where are red blood cells produced?

• Bone marrow

• Liver

• Spleen

• Lungs

What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?

• 120 days

• 30 days

• 10 days

• 1 year

What happens during hemolysis?

• RBCs are destroyed

• WBCs multiply

• Platelets stick together

• Plasma leaks out

Which component carries oxygen in red blood cells?

• Hemoglobin

• Plasma

• Albumin

• Fibrinogen