#1
Which of the following is a hematological parameter that measures the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood?
Hemoglobin
ExplanationHemoglobin measures the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
#2
What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?
Assist in blood clotting
ExplanationPlatelets assist in blood clotting.
#3
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in adult males?
13-17 g/dL
ExplanationThe normal range for hemoglobin levels in adult males is 13-17 g/dL.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete blood count (CBC) test?
Blood sugar level
ExplanationBlood sugar level is not a component of a complete blood count (CBC) test.
#5
Which of the following cells are primarily responsible for immune response in the body?
White blood cells
ExplanationWhite blood cells are primarily responsible for immune response in the body.
#6
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
Hematopoiesis
ExplanationThe process of blood cell formation is called Hematopoiesis.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?
Thrombocyte
ExplanationThrombocyte is NOT a type of white blood cell.
#8
Which of the following hematological parameters indicates the rate at which red blood cells settle in a period of time?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ExplanationErythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the rate of red blood cell settling.
#9
What does a high mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicate in a blood test?
Macrocytosis
ExplanationA high MCV indicates macrocytosis in a blood test.
#10
What is the condition characterized by a deficiency of platelets in the blood called?
Thrombocytopenia
ExplanationA deficiency of platelets in the blood is called Thrombocytopenia.
#11
Which of the following conditions is associated with an elevated white blood cell count?
Leukocytosis
ExplanationAn elevated white blood cell count is associated with Leukocytosis.
#12
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a high white blood cell count due to infection?
Leukocytosis
ExplanationA high white blood cell count due to infection is characteristic of Leukocytosis.
#13
What is the term for the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot?
Coagulation
ExplanationThe process by which blood changes to a gel, forming a blood clot, is called Coagulation.
#14
Which of the following blood components is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
Red blood cells
ExplanationRed blood cells are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
#15
Which of the following is a hematological parameter that measures the number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood?
Red blood cell count
ExplanationRed blood cell count measures the number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood.
#16
What does a low mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicate in a blood test?
Anemia
ExplanationA low MCV indicates Anemia in a blood test.
#17
Which of the following is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood?
Anemia
ExplanationA deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood is called Anemia.
#18
Which of the following is a condition characterized by an abnormally low platelet count in the blood?
Thrombocytopenia
ExplanationAn abnormally low platelet count in the blood is characteristic of Thrombocytopenia.
#19
Which of the following is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the blood?
Thrombocytosis
ExplanationAn abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the blood is termed Thrombocytosis.