BIOS 255 exam prep Questions and Answers | 2026
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Erythrocytes
Red blood cells are the most abundant type of blood. they are essential for carrying oxygen from
the lungs to the rest of the body.
Eosinophils
a type of white blood cell that protects the body from parasites, allergens, foreign bacteria and
outside organisms.
Eosinophils
formed elements called granulocytes
Eosinophils
formed element of blood and is involved in defending against parasitic and allergic infections
Phagocytosis
the process by which a cell engulfs and ingests large particles, such as pathogens or cellular
debris, to form a vesicle called phagosome
Thrombin
an enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during blood clotting
Granulocytes
Eosinophils, Basophils, Neutrophils
, Albumin
the plasma protein primarily responsible for maintaining blood and osmolarity
Albumin
the most abundant plasma protein found in the blood
Plasma Proteins
Albumin, Globulin, Fibrinogen
Pernicious Anemia
Results from inadequate absorption of vitamin B12
Intrinsic Factor
a protein secreted by the stomach that is essential for the proper absorption of Vitamin B12 int he
intestines.
Dietary components needed for the production of red blood cells
Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin C
the Buffy Coat
when blood is centrifuged. the middle layer is known as the ____. This is Leukocytes and
Platelets
Mematocrit (Hct)
a measure of the percentage of the whole blood occupied by red blood cells Ereythrocytes
Monocyte
Update | 100% Correct.
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells are the most abundant type of blood. they are essential for carrying oxygen from
the lungs to the rest of the body.
Eosinophils
a type of white blood cell that protects the body from parasites, allergens, foreign bacteria and
outside organisms.
Eosinophils
formed elements called granulocytes
Eosinophils
formed element of blood and is involved in defending against parasitic and allergic infections
Phagocytosis
the process by which a cell engulfs and ingests large particles, such as pathogens or cellular
debris, to form a vesicle called phagosome
Thrombin
an enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during blood clotting
Granulocytes
Eosinophils, Basophils, Neutrophils
, Albumin
the plasma protein primarily responsible for maintaining blood and osmolarity
Albumin
the most abundant plasma protein found in the blood
Plasma Proteins
Albumin, Globulin, Fibrinogen
Pernicious Anemia
Results from inadequate absorption of vitamin B12
Intrinsic Factor
a protein secreted by the stomach that is essential for the proper absorption of Vitamin B12 int he
intestines.
Dietary components needed for the production of red blood cells
Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin C
the Buffy Coat
when blood is centrifuged. the middle layer is known as the ____. This is Leukocytes and
Platelets
Mematocrit (Hct)
a measure of the percentage of the whole blood occupied by red blood cells Ereythrocytes
Monocyte
