The solid components of blood: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

White blood cells fight infections and protect the body through various mechanisms

These objects in blood play a vital role in blood clotting

Which component makes up less than 1% of a blood sample?

Hematocrit is approximately 45% of a blood sample. Which component is contained in a hematocrit?

New blood cells and stem cells are created in bone marrow through a process called -

An essential molecule on the red blood cell that serves as the binding site for oxygen and carbon dioxide; composed of two molecules: globin and heme.

The kidney’s regulate red blood cell production through a process called

A hormone secreted by the kidneys to produce more RBC in the red bone marrow.

The rupture of old RBC’s as a result from disease or old age.

A gathering of platelets that form a small loose mass at the site called a wound

The process where the enzymes thrombin and fibrinogen form a thread like fiber that weaves around the platelet plug to form a blood clot.

What is the function of fibrin?

What is the function of erythrocytes?

Which blood component does the bracket indicate?

When blood is centrifuged, the components are separated by density. The denser components settle to the bottom of the tube.

What is the function of the blood layer indicated by the bracket?

When blood is centrifuged, the components are separated by density. The denser components settle to the bottom of the tube. Normal blood composition is indicated by the tube on the left.

A patient's blood has been centrifuged, as indicated by the sample on the right. What corresponding sign or symptom would this patient be manifesting?

Which of the following leukocytes are classified as granulocytes?

Which leukocyte helps to kill bacteria?