Anatomy and Physiology of Blood and Hematological Disorders Quiz

Explore blood components, disorders & functions. Can you identify hematological conditions? Find out with our anatomy quiz!

#1

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body?

White blood cells
Plasma
Red blood cells
Platelets
#2

What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell in the human body?

120 days
30 days
365 days
7 days
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anemia?

Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Excessive bleeding
Pale skin
#4

Which blood type is known as the 'universal donor'?

A
B
AB
O
#5

Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of blood cells in the human body?

Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Bone marrow
#6

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Thrombocytes
Lymphocytes
#7

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

Carry oxygen
Help with blood clotting
Destroy pathogens
Transport nutrients
#8

What is the term for the process by which white blood cells engulf and destroy foreign particles?

Phagocytosis
Osmosis
Filtration
Diffusion
#9

Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?

Insulin
Adrenaline
Erythropoietin
Thyroxine
#10

What is the term for a low platelet count in the blood?

Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocythemia
Leukopenia
Leukocytosis
#11

Which condition is characterized by an abnormal increase in red blood cells?

Anemia
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Polycythemia
#12

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that affects the ability of blood to clot?

Hemochromatosis
Sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia
Thalassemia
#13

What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and obstructs blood flow?

Embolism
Aneurysm
Thrombus
Hemorrhage
#14

Which of the following blood cells are primarily involved in the immune response?

Red blood cells
Platelets
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes

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