Blood Physiology and Hematology Quiz

Explore hematology with questions on blood components, functions, and disorders. Challenge yourself with 17 questions on red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and more.

#1

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

120 days
30 days
365 days
7 days
#2

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

Liver
Spleen
Kidneys
Bone Marrow
#3

What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?

Hematopoiesis
Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Hemoglobinization
#4

Which blood cell is responsible for carrying out the process of phagocytosis?

Red blood cell
Platelet
Neutrophil
Lymphocyte
#5

What is the term for the process of breaking down red blood cells at the end of their lifespan?

Hematopoiesis
Hemolysis
Hemostasis
Hemoglobinization
#6

Which of the following blood types is considered the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
#7

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

Oxygen transport
Clotting
Immune response
Hormone production
#8

What is the function of white blood cells in the immune system?

Oxygen transport
Clotting
Phagocytosis
Insulin production
#9

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors in the blood?

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#10

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

Plasma
Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
#11

What is the medical term for a high white blood cell count?

Leukocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Erythrocytosis
Anemia
#12

Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Insulin
Estrogen
Erythropoietin
Thyroxine
#13

What is the term for an abnormally low concentration of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood?

Leukopenia
Anemia
Thrombocytosis
Polycythemia
#14

What is the primary component of hemoglobin that binds to oxygen?

Iron
Copper
Zinc
Calcium
#15

In which blood vessel does oxygenated blood travel from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Coronary artery
#16

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

A
B
AB
O
#17

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in relation to blood?

Oxygen transport
Fluid balance
Clotting
Nutrient absorption

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