Blood Cell Components

Question 1

The production of blood cellular components from hematopoietic stem cells (HSC).

Answer 1

hematopoiesis

Question 2

The body’s process of producing Platelets (thrombocytes) production

Answer 2

Thrombopoiesis

Question 3

The body’s process of producing White Blood Cell (leukocytes)

Answer 3

Leukopoiesis

Question 4

What are the three types of Hematopoiesis

Answer 4

Erythropoiesis
Leukopoiesis
Thrombopoiesis

Question 5

The body’s process of producing Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes)

Answer 5

Erythropoiesis

Question 6

It is the major site of hematopoiesis.

Answer 6

bone marrow

Question 7

A multipotent precursor cell found in the bone marrow, also called hemocytoblast. These stem cells have the ability to differentiate into
various blood cell types.

Answer 7

Blood Stem Cells

Question 8

These precursor cells undergo a series of maturation stages, becoming a more specialized as they develop into mature white
blood cells.

Answer 8

Leukopoiesis

Question 9

Red blood cells are also called _______. It functions in the transport of respiratory
gases (O2 and CO2). It contains hemoglobin.

Answer 9

Erythrocytes

Question 10

_____ is the protein contained in red blood cells that is responsible for delivery of oxygen to the tissues. Each of these molecules can bind 4 O2 molecules.

Answer 10

hemoglobin

Question 11

A hormone produced in kidney and acts at bone. It controls erythropoiesis (production of RBCs)

Answer 11

Erythropoietin

Question 11

White blood cells are also called ______. It has two types which are _____ and ____.

Answer 11

Leukocytes
Granulocytes
Agranulocytes

Question 11

These are acquired through diet and are necessary for maturation/development.

Answer 11

Iron, B Vitamins (B₁₂), and Amino Acids

Question 12

________ are a type of white
blood cell with visible granules in
their cytoplasm.

Answer 12

Granulocytes

Question 12

__________ are white blood
cells without visible granules.

Answer 12

Agranulocytes

Question 13

The three primary types of
granulocytes are ______
_____ and ______.

Answer 13

Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils

Question 13

The two main types of
agranulocytes are _______
and _______.

Answer 13

lymphocytes
monocytes

Question 13

A granular type of leukocytes. They’re part of your body’s defense system and specialized in combating parasitic infections, such as worms and protozoa.

Answer 13

Eosinophils

Question 14

A granular type of leukocytes. Key players in the inflammatory response. Induce vasodilation, increase blood flow and causing classic inflammation symptom

Answer 14

basophils

Question 14

A granular type of leukocytes. First responders against bacterial infections. They capture and destroy the invading bacteria or microorganisms by setting traps and ingesting them.

Answer 14

neutrophils

Question 15

This structure has a function for immune system components, adaptive Immunity, and antigen recognition.

Answer 15

lymphocytes

Question 16

This structure is involved in phagocytosis process, antigen presentation, cytokine production and differentiation into Macrophages

Answer 16

monocytes

Question 16

Also known as thrombocytes, its main functions is to prevent and stop bleeding and also include temporary hemostasis, Blood coagulation, Clot retraction and Vascular growth.

Answer 16

platelets

Question 17

A process of platelet plug formation is also known as ______.

Answer 17

hemostasis

Question 17

A process by which platelets release a factor called platelet derived growth
factor(PDGF).

Answer 17

vascular growth

Question 18

A process by which within a few minutes after a clot is formed, it begins to contract and usually squeeze out most of the fluid called serum.

Answer 18

clot retraction

Question 19

A process by which the platelets and proteins in your plasma work together to stop the bleeding by forming a clot over the injury.

Answer 19

blood coagulation