Section 55 - Components Of Whole Blood

Question 1

What is another name for a red blood cell?

Answer 1

Erythrocytes

Question 2

What is another name for a leukocyte?

Answer 2

White blood cells

Question 3

Thrombocytes (platelets) are essential for what?

Answer 3

Blood coagulation

Question 4

How many types of white blood cells are there? Name them

Answer 4

5: Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE: Monocytes are the smallest white blood cells.

Answer 5

FALSE: Largest

Question 6

What are formed elements (or cells)?

Answer 6

Thrombocytes (platelets), Erythrocytes (red blood cells), Leukocytes (white blood cells)

Question 7

Basophils carry ________ which is released during an ________.

Answer 7

Histamine / Allergic reaction

Question 8

What do neutrophils do?

Answer 8

Engulf and digest bacteria (Pac-Man)

Question 9

What is the normal lifespan of a red blood cell?

Answer 9

120 days

Question 10

Do leukocytes numbers increase or decrease in cases of leukemia?

Answer 10

Increase (leukocytosis)