Blood Cell Identification

Identify the substance labeled "B" in this vial of blood.

• Buffy Coat (platelets and white blood cells)

• Erythrocytes (RBC)

• Plasma

What is the function of a thrombocyte?

• functions in transport of oxygen bound to hemoglobin and also transports small amounts of carbon dioxide

• needed for blood clotting; initiates the clotting cascade by clinging to a torn vessel

• defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials or by producing antibodies

What are the red arrows pointing to?

• plasma

• bone marrow

• hemoglobin

• albumin

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A type of connective tissue which is responsible for transporting nutrients, substances, and responses throughout an organisms' body.

These cells, in the blood, carry oxygen and give the blood its color.

• white blood cells

• plasma

• platelets

• red blood cells

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Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the body?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma cells

What is the main function of white blood cells?

• Transporting oxygen

• Clotting blood

• Fighting infections

• Carrying nutrients

Which blood cell type is involved in the clotting process?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Lymphocytes

What component of red blood cells binds to oxygen?

• Hemoglobin

• Myoglobin

• Fibrinogen

• Albumin

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Which blood cell type can differentiate into macrophages?

• Monocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Basophils

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