Blood Warm-up quiz

Question 1

Which type of WBC is a precursor of osteoclasts?

Answer 1

Monocytes

Question 2

What are the functions of albumin, the most common protein in blood plasma?

Answer 2

-Maintains fluid within capillaries by osmotic pressure
-Contributes to blood’s viscosity.

Question 3

T/F Platelets are cells

Answer 3

FALSE

true: Platelets are involved in blood clotting.

Platelets are formed in bone marrow.

Platelets are called thrombocytes

Question 4

which of these are granulocytes

Answer 4

Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils

Question 5

By what mechanism are old RBCs removed from the bloodstream?

Answer 5

Removed by the spleen via filtration and macrophage destruction

Question 6

Which of these is a function of blood?

Answer 6

Blood helps parts of the body to maintain temperature.

Blood transports oxygen (As O2) bound to hemoglobin

Question 7

The “granules” within granulocytes store

Answer 7

Cytotoxic substances

Question 8

Which is the most abundant type of WBC?

Answer 8

Polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Question 9

What are some correct statements about plasma

Answer 9

Plasma is about 55% of the volume of blood

Platelets are found in the “buffy coat” after centrifugation of blood.

Plasma is about 92% water by weight.