Composition of Blood

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Composition of Blood: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Blood, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Spleen, Neutrophils, Plasma, Serotonin, Haemoglobin, Albumins, Monocytes, Basophils, Heparin, Histamine, Leucocytes, Erythrocytes, Globulins, Granulocytes, Fibrinogen and, Thrombocytes

Important Questions on Composition of Blood

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Which of the following roles does spleen play in human body?

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Which of the blood cells engulf pathogens rapidly?

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Globulins contained in human blood plasma are primarily involved in:

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There is no DNA in

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The most active phagocytic white blood cells are:

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Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?

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What is true about leucocytes?

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The life span of human W.B.C. is approximately:

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Which of the following is not a granulocyte?

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A type of granulocyte (i) and agranulocyte (ii) are phagocytic cells that destroy foreign organisms entering the body. (iii) secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc., and are involved in inflammatory reactions. (iv) resist infections and are also associated with allergic reactions. (v) is responsible for the immune responses of the body. Identify each of them.

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I. Plasma contains very high amount of minerals like Na+, Ca+2, Mg+2, HCO3-, Cl-.

II. Glucose, amino acids, lipids, etc. are present in plasma as they are not always in transit in the body.

III. Factors for clotting of blood are present in plasma in an active form.

IV. Plasma without clotting factor is called serum.

Find the correct one regarding the abose statements. 

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Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the WBCs

B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin

C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response

D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus

E. Basophils are agranulocytes.

Choose the correct answer from the options below: 

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In the human beings, the membrane of the erythrocyte has approximately _____ percent protein.

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Which information is incorrect about normal value?

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Volume occupied by formed elements in blood:

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Breakdown product of haemoglobin is

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Rh antigen is present on the surface of which blood cell?

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Which of the following is a true statement about this diagram?

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The given diagram shows which cell of blood?

Eosinophils: What are eosinophils and eosinophilia

 

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Which of the following is correct about platelets?