Leukocytes Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of leukocytes found in healthy blood?

• Neutrophils

• Erythrocytes

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

What is the term for an increased number of white blood cells in the blood?

• Leukopenia

• Leukocytosis

• Anemia

• Thrombocytopenia

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What is the normal function of white blood cells (WBCs)?

• Oxygen transport

• Blood clotting

• Immune response

• Hormone regulation

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Which condition is characterized by a decrease in white blood cell count?

• Leukocytosis

• Leukopenia

• Leukemia

• Polycythemia

What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?

• 45%

• 55%

• 1%

• 60%

What component of blood makes up 45% of its volume?

• Plasma

• Leukocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Thrombocytes

What is the term used for the percentage of red blood cells in blood?

• Plasma

• Hematocrit

• Buffy coat

• Centrifuge

Which component of blood is less than 1% of its volume?

• Plasma

• Erythrocytes

• Buffy coat

• Hematocrit

What are platelets also known as?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Monocytes

Which type of blood cells are referred to as erythrocytes?

• White Blood Cells

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Basophils

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