Blood Components and Function Quiz

Discover essential facts about blood components: oxygen transport, clotting, blood types, and more. Test your hematology knowledge with 17 questions!

#1

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#2

Which of the following blood components is crucial for blood clotting?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#3

Which blood component is responsible for fighting infections?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#4

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

20 days
60 days
120 days
365 days
#5

What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen
Fighting infections
Clotting blood
Maintaining blood pH
#6

Which blood component contains antibodies and plays a role in immunity?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#7

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O
#8

Which of the following is NOT a function of plasma in blood?

Transporting nutrients
Clotting blood
Maintaining blood pH
Transporting waste products
#9

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

Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O
#10

What is the function of platelets in blood?

Transporting oxygen
Clotting blood
Fighting infections
Maintaining blood pH
#11

What is the process by which blood cells are formed called?

Hematopoiesis
Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Hemodialysis
#12

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

Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Thrombocyte
Lymphocyte
#13

Which organ primarily produces most of the components found in blood?

Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
#14

Which hormone regulates the production of red blood cells?

Insulin
Estrogen
Erythropoietin
Testosterone
#15

What is the term for the process of blood cell formation in the bone marrow?

Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Hematopoiesis
Hemodialysis
#16

Which of the following blood types is known as the 'universal recipient'?

Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O
#17

Which blood component plays a role in the regulation of body temperature?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma

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