Medical Terminology related to Blood System Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on blood components, disorders, and functions. Explore medical terms related to hematology in this quiz.

#1

Which component of blood is responsible for oxygen transport?

Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
2 answered
#2

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

Oxygen transport
Blood clotting
Immune response
Carbon dioxide transport
2 answered
#3

Which blood cell type plays a crucial role in immune defense against infections?

Red blood cells
Platelets
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
2 answered
#4

What is the medical term for a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin?

Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Anemia
Hemophilia
2 answered
#5

What is the medical term for an excessive increase in the number of red blood cells?

Polycythemia
Leukocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Hemophilia
2 answered
#6

What is the medical term for a low red blood cell count?

Anemia
Leukemia
Thrombocytopenia
Hemophilia
2 answered
#7

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
2 answered
#8

Which of the following is a hereditary blood disorder that affects hemoglobin production?

Thrombocytopenia
Sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia
Leukemia
2 answered
#9

In blood typing, what antigens are present on the surface of type A red blood cells?

A antigens
B antigens
Both A and B antigens
No antigens
2 answered
#10

What is the medical term for the process of stopping bleeding?

Hematopoiesis
Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Fibrinolysis
2 answered
#11

What is the medical term for the formation of blood cells?

Hematopoiesis
Hemostasis
Hemolysis
Hemagglutination
2 answered
#12

Which condition is characterized by the abnormal increase in white blood cells?

Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Anemia
Hemophilia
2 answered
#13

Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Erythropoietin
Cortisol
1 answered
#14

What is the medical term for the process of blood clot dissolution?

Hematopoiesis
Hemolysis
Hemostasis
Fibrinolysis
1 answered
#15

What is the medical term for an abnormally high platelet count?

Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocythemia
Leukocytosis
Hemophilia
1 answered

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