Types of Red, White Blood Cells and Platelets

Question 1

Red Blood Cells

Answer 1

1.Also called erythrocytes.
2.Main purpose is to carry oxygen from lungs to tissues

Question 2

White Blood Cells

Answer 2

1.Also called leukocytes.
2. Responsible for inflammatory and immune response in body.

Question 3

Hemoglobin

Answer 3

Protein responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport between cells/tissues and lungs.

Question 4

Platelets

Answer 4

1. Also called thrombocytes.
2. Clump together to form a plug to seal a damaged blood vessel.

Question 5

Neutrophils

Answer 5

First defenders against bacterial, fungal, and cell debris

Question 6

Lymphocytes

Answer 6

Recognize foreign antigens, produce antibodies, important in humoral and cellular immunity.

Question 7

Bands

Answer 7

Immature neutrophils

Question 8

Reticulocytes

Answer 8

Immature red blood cells.