Name:____________________________

Blood Quiz

Directions: Match the common terms on the left with the other names on the right. (1 pt. each)
____1. Red Blood Cells A. Leukocytes
____2. White Blood Cells B. Thrombocytes
____3. Platelets C. Erythrocytes

Directions: Right down “true” for the correct statements and “false” for the incorrect statements. (1 pt. each)

___________4. Plasma is considered a “formed element” of blood.

___________5. Red blood cell production is controlled by a positive feedback system.
___________6. Most white blood cells in your body can be found in lymphatic organs and connective tissue
proper.
___________7. One function of platelets is to temporarily patch damaged vessel walls.
___________8. The kidney removes platelets from circulation.
___________9. About ⅔ of removed platelets are stored for emergencies.

Directions: Circle the letter of the option that best answers the question.

10. Blood accounts for about how much of the human body weight? (1 pt. each)
a. 13%
b. 7%
c. 20%
d. 25%

11. Which type of white blood cell is NOT phagocytic?

a. Neutrophils
b. Esinophils
c. Monocytes
d. Basophils

12. Which of the following is NOT a function of white blood cells?

a. Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide
b. Defending against pathogens
c. Attacking abnormal cells
d. Removing toxins and wastes

13. Which white blood cell forms pus?

a. Basophils
b. Esinophils
c. Lymphocytes
d. Neutrophils
14. The term used for the process to stop bleeding is called
a. Hematopoiesis
b. Fractionation
c. Hemostasis
d. Agglutination
15. What causes the red blood cells to lyse (burst) when incompatible blood is transfused?
e. Hematopoiesis
f. Fractionation
g. Hemostasis
h. Agglutination
16. Red blood cells make up approximately what percent of whole blood?
a. 99%
b. 10%
c. 45%
d. 55%

Directions: List All of the possible compatible blood donor types for each given recipient. (1 pt. each)

17. Type A ________________________

18. Type B ________________________
19. Type AB _______________________
20. Type O _______________________