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What are the blood cells that contain hemoglobin?

RBC (Red Blood Cells)

Erythrocytes are ___.

anucleate

__ is/are the fluid matrix found in blood.

Plasma

Which blood cell has a typical count of 5,000 to 10,000 per cubic millimeter?

WBC (White Blood Cells)

Blood is classified as a _ tissue because there are cells embedded in a lot of plasma matrix.

connective

The solid part of the blood is collectively known as the formed elements.

Both B and C (RBCs and platelets)

Which blood cells occur more frequently per cubic millimeter?

RBC (Red Blood Cells)

Which blood cell typically has a count of 250,000 to 400,000 per cubic millimeter?

Platelets

Which blood cell has a typical count of 4.5 to 5.5 million per cubic millimeter?

Erythrocytes

Which WBC produces histamine, a vasodilator, and heparin?

Basophils

Erythrocytes have a _ shape that increases its oxygen-carrying capacity.

Biconcave

How much blood does the average adult have?

4 to 6 quarts

White blood cells can be classified as granulocytes or agranulocytes. Which type is shown with letter A?

Granulocytes

Which type of WBC produces antihistamines?

Eosinophils

Which blood cells are associated with phagocytosis?

Leukocytes

Which type of WBCs provide immunity by developing antibodies?

Lymphocytes

Which of the following is a primary function of blood?

Helps fight diseases, distributes heat, transports nutrients, oxygen, wastes, and hormones.

Fibrinogen and prothrombin assist with what process?

Facilitating clotting.

Another name for White Blood Cells (WBC) is ___

Leukocytes

The main purpose of red blood cells is to?

Deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide from them.

Formed elements (RBCs) make up % of blood.

45%.

The study of blood is called?

Hematology.

Where does blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) take place?

Red bone marrow.

Which of the following are transported in blood?

Water & nutrients, oxygen & carbon dioxide, hormones & waste products.

Another name for white blood cell is?

Leukocyte.

_ is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

Iron.

The liquid part of the blood is?

Plasma.

Plasma makes up ~% of blood.

55%.

Water makes up approximately what percent of plasma?

90%.

The blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets) are collectively known as?

Formed elements.

Another name for Red Blood Cells (RBC) cells is?

Erythrocytes.

This component of the blood contains the blood cells that fight infection.

B (WBC)

What is the function of an erythrocyte?

Functions in transport of oxygen bound to hemoglobin and also transports small amounts of carbon dioxide.

What organ circulates the blood within the body?

Heart.

The blood cell that is responsible for blood clotting to stop bleeding?

Thrombocytes.

This component of the blood makes up 45% of the whole blood and is made up of the erythrocytes.

C (Formed Elements)

Which gas does hemoglobin carry?

Oxygen and Carbon dioxide.

Which blood cells are responsible for fighting infection?

Leukocytes.

The liquid portion of the blood that carries glucose, vitamins, water, and other substances