HESI A2 AP BLOOD CELLS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Purpose of platelets (Thrombocytes)

Answer:

Blood clotting

Question 2: What are Granulocytes (WBC)?

Answer:

• Consist of Neutrophils, Eosinophils, and Basophils

- Neutrophils: Fight off bacteria or viruses

- Eosinophils: Fight off parasitic infections

- Basophils: Mostly fight off allergic reactions

Question 3: What are phagocytes?

Answer:

Neutrophils and monophils

Question 4: Plasma

Answer:

Makes up about 50% of blood

Question 5: What are Monocytes (WBC)?

Answer:

• Defend against foreign invaders like germs

- 2 types: Dendritic and Macrophages

- Dendritic: asks cells for backup

- Macrophages: Defend cells on frontline

Question 6: Function of Yellow Bone Marrow

Answer:

Stores fat

Question 7: What are Erythrocytes?

Answer:

red blood cells (RBCs)

Question 8: What are Thrombocytes?

Answer:

Platelets

Question 9: What are the 3 types of Leukocytes?

Answer:

granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes

Question 10: What are Lymphocytes (WBC)?

Answer:

• T cells and B cells
• B cells make antibodies
• T cells kill tumor cells and control immune responses

Question 11: Osteoclasts vs Osteoblasts

Answer:

- Osteoclasts: Bone destroying cells

- Osteoblasts: Bone forming cells

Question 12: What is the Functional unit of Red Blood Cells?

Answer:

Hemoglobin

Question 13: What are Leukocytes?

Answer:

-White Blood Cells (WBC)

• Part of Immune System
• Help body fight off infection

Question 14: What is Hemolysis?

Answer:

Destruction of red blood cells