WorksheetsBlood and Blood Cells
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
__________is/are the fluid matrix found in blood.
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Formed elements
Plasma
The Buffy Coat (WBC and platelets) makes up ~______% of blood.
<1%
45%
55%
0%
Plasma makes up ~______% of blood.
<1%
45%
55%
0%
This is a blood smear. What type of cell is indicated by the GREEN arrow?
erythrocyte (RBC)
megakaryocyte
leukocyte (WBC)
thrombocyte (platelet)
What is the function of a leukocyte?
functions in transport of oxygen bound to hemoglobin and also transports small amounts of carbon dioxide
needed for blood clotting; initiates the clotting cascade by clinging to a torn vessel
defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials or by producing antibodies
Another name for platelet is
erythrocyte
megakaryocyte
leukocyte
thrombocyte
What are the red arrows pointing to?
plasma
bone marrow
hemoglobin
albumin
Erythrocytes are ___________.
multinucleate
uninucleate
anucleuate
Which of the following are cell fragments not whole cells?
erythrocyte (RBC)
leukocyte (WBC)
thrombocyte (platelet)
Blood changes from bluish, red to bright red in color when it binds with
iron
carbon dioxide
oxygen
hemoglobin
is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
copper
magnesium
potassium
iron
What is blood made of?
oxygen and plasma
red blood cells and white blood cells
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
plasma and platelets
What is the primary function of red blood cells in the human body?
Transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
Fighting infections by producing antibodies
Clotting blood to prevent excessive bleeding
Regulating body temperature
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell in the human body?
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
