The formed elements of the blood include;
plasma, fibrin and serum
albumins, globulins and fibrinogen
white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets
serum, white blood cells and factor eight
A haematocrit provides information on;
blood type
clotting factors
packed cell volume
plasma concentration
In adults, the only site of red blood cell production, and the primary site of white blood cell formation is the;
liver
spleen
thymus
red bone marrow
The most numerous white blood cells in a differential count of a healthy individual are;
neutrophils
basophils
lymphocytes
monocytes
A person with type A blood has;
antigen A in the plasma
anti-B antibodies in the plasma
anti-A antibodies on the red blood cells
antigen B on the red blood cells
Which type of blood cells contain haemoglobin?
platelets
erythrocytes
What is a thrombus?
a blood clot
an artery
a vein
an infection in the blood
The only formed elements that possess a nucleus when mature are;
thrombocytes
leukocytes
Which of the following describes an erythrocyte?
biconcave cells
cells are flexible
cytoplasm contains haemoglobin
all of the above
Which of the following would lead to the production of more red blood cells?
increased environmental oxygen levels
increased erythropoietin levels
increased blood pH
increased blood pressure
