Blood + Components

Question 1

Normal Blood Volume

Answer 1

4.5 - 5.0L

Question 2

WBC’s: Neutrophils

Answer 2

Help protect body against infections by ingesting bacteria and debris

Question 3

WBC’s: Lymphocytes

Answer 3

• Consist of 3 main types:
  1. B-lymphocytes: develop into cells that produce antibodies
  2 + 3. T-lymphocytes + natural killer cells: help to protect against viral infections and can detect and destroy some cancer cells

Question 4

WBC’s: Monocytes

Answer 4

Ingest dead or damaged cells and help defend against infectious organisms

Question 5

WBC’s: Eosinophils

Answer 5

Kill parasites, destroy cancer cells, and are involved in allergic responses

Question 6

WBC’s: Basophils

Answer 6

Participate in allergic responses