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Copy of Blood Reading Guide Questions 2 (5/28/2026)
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Use the Blood Reading Guide to help you answer these questions.
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Use the Blood Reading Guide to help you answer these questions.
The questions will not automatically tell you if you are correct or incorrect.
After you submit them, it will report your grade.
If you score below a 70%, reattempt them.
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Blood can be classified as a type of _______ tissue.
Question 17
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The _______ contains white blood cells and platelets in a centrifuged blood sample.
Question 18
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The process of leukocytes moving toward an infection site is called _______ .
Question 19
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Hemoglobin consists of four protein chains and a _______ that contains iron.
Question 20
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The lifespan of a typical erythrocyte is about _______ .
Question 21
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The primary site of hemopoiesis in adults is the _______ .
Question 22
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After blood clotting, the protein fibrinogen is converted into _______ .
Question 23
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The term for the breakdown of red blood cells is called _______ .
Question 24
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The _______ is responsible for the immune response through the production of antibodies.
Question 25
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Thrombopoietin is a hormone that stimulates the production of _______ .
What is the primary role of hemoglobin in the blood?
Nutrient delivery
Clotting
Oxygen transport
Immune response
Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Plasma cells
Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
Carry oxygen
Fight infections
Regulate pH
Form clots
What percentage of blood is typically composed of plasma?
45%
70%
25%
55%
Which organ is primarily responsible for producing erythropoietin?
Kidneys
Heart
Liver
Spleen
An increased level of erythrocytes in the blood is referred to as:
Leukocytosis
Polycythemia
Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
What is the primary function of albumin in blood plasma?
Oxygen transport
Maintain osmotic pressure
Blood clotting
Immune response
Which of the following is a type of agranular leukocyte?
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
Hemostasis
Hematopoiesis
Hemopoiesis
Hemolysis
Which gas is primarily carried by hemoglobin?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
What component of blood helps to regulate body temperature?
Plasma
Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
Platelets
The most abundant plasma protein is:
Albumin
Globulins
Fibrinogen
Antibodies
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils
What do reticulocytes develop into?
Platelets
Plasma
WBCs
Mature RBCs
What is the normal range for white blood cell count in adults?
15,000-20,000 cells/µL
2,000-4,000 cells/µL
10,000-15,000 cells/µL
4,000-10,000 cells/µL