Lab Exercise 15 Quiz

Question 1

Large dented nucleus with very little cytoplasm

Answer 1

• lymphocytes

Question 2

Polymorphic multi-loved nuclei & cytoplasmic granules

Answer 2

• neutrophils

Question 3

Kidney-shaped nucleus with granules

Answer 3

• monocytes

Question 4

Indistinct nucleus with blue-black cytoplasmic granules

Answer 4

• basophils

Question 5

Biconcave most numerous of the blood elements 4-5 millions; no nucleus; contains hemoglobin

Answer 5

• erythrocytes (RBCs)

Question 6

Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer 6

• erythrocytes (RBCs)

Question 7

Spherical cells w a nucleus

Answer 7

• leukocytes (WBCs)

Question 8

5 types of WBCs:

Answer 8

• neutrophils
• eosinophils
• basophils
• monocytes
• lymphocytes

Question 9

Granulocytes

Answer 9

• contain cytoplasmic granules
• neutrophils
• eosinophils
• basophils

Question 10

Agranulocytes

Answer 10

• no cytoplasmic granules
• monocytes
• lymphocytes

Question 11

Function is phagocytosis to microorganisms and other substances

Answer 11

• neutrophils

Question 12

Attacks certain worm parasites; releases chemicals that modulate inflammation; negatively impacts airways during asthma attacks

Answer 12

• eosinophils

Question 13

Releases histamine, which promotes inflammation, and heparin, which prevents clot formation

Answer 13

• basophils

Question 14

Produces antibodies and other chemicals responsible for destroying micro organisms; contributes to allergic reactions, graft rejection, tumor control, and regulation of the immune system

Answer 14

• lymphocytes

Question 15

Phagocytic cells in the blood; leaves the blood and becomes a macrophage, which phagocytizes bacteria, dead cells, cells fragments, and other debris within tissues

Answer 15

• monocytes

Question 16

Anti-body production in humoral immunity

Answer 16

• B cells

Question 17

Cell-mediated immunity

Answer 17

• T cells

Question 18

Bilobed nucleus with red-orange cytoplasmic granules

Answer 18

• eosinophil

Question 19

Whole blood minus cells; liquid portion of blood

Answer 19

• plasma

Question 20

Function of plasma

Answer 20

• transport and solvent

Question 21

Composition of plasma

Answer 21

• 45-55% of blood volume 
• consists of:
- water (90%)
- dissolved solutes:
• plasma protein
• clotting factors
• gases
• amino acids
• electrolytes
• wastes

Question 22

Whole blood minus cells no clotting factors

Answer 22

• serum

Question 23

Cell fragment surrounded by plasma membrane and containing granules

Answer 23

• platelets

Question 24

Releases chemicals necessary for blood clotting

Answer 24

• platelets