Medical Terminology in Hematology Quiz

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#1

What does the term 'hemoglobin' refer to in hematology?

White blood cells
Red blood cells
Platelets
Iron-rich protein in red blood cells
#2

Which of the following is a common abbreviation for a condition characterized by a low red blood cell count?

HCT
WBC
RBC
HGB
#3

Which blood cell type is primarily responsible for immune defense and fighting infections?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Neutrophils
#4

What is the term for an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells?

Leukocytopenia
Leukemia
Leukostasis
Leukocytosis
#5

Which type of anemia is characterized by a deficiency of vitamin B12?

Iron-deficiency anemia
Pernicious anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Aplastic anemia
#6

What term is used to describe the process of blood cell formation?

Hemostasis
Hematopoiesis
Hemolysis
Hematuria
#7

Which of the following is a common blood clotting factor?

Factor V
Factor IX
Factor XIII
Factor II
#8

Which protein is crucial for the formation of a stable blood clot?

Fibrinogen
Albumin
Globulin
Hemoglobin
#9

In the context of blood types, what does the 'Rh' in Rh factor stand for?

Rhesus
Resistant
Reactive
Regulatory
#10

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the abnormal multiplication of plasma cells in the bone marrow?

Hemochromatosis
Multiple myeloma
Thalassemia
Polycythemia vera
#11

What is the medical term for a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood?

Thrombocytosis
Thrombophilia
Thrombopenia
Thrombosis
#12

What is the term for the process of breaking down red blood cells and releasing hemoglobin?

Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Hematogenesis
Hemopoiesis
#13

What is the medical term for a hereditary disorder that results in abnormal hemoglobin production, causing distorted red blood cells?

Hemophilia
Thalassemia
Sickle cell anemia
Aplastic anemia
#14

In the context of blood transfusions, what is the universal blood donor type?

Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O
#15

In the context of blood typing, which antigen does type B blood have on its surface?

A antigen
B antigen
AB antigen
Rh antigen

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