BOC Hematology Questions and Answers Already Passed

BOC Hematology Questions and
Answers Already Passed
Which cell type is responsible for producing antibodies?

A. Erythrocytes

B. Platelets

C. B lymphocytes

D. Monocytes


✔✔C. B lymphocytes




What is the lifespan of a typical red blood cell?

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 120 days

D. 200 days


✔✔C. 120 days




Which condition is characterized by a deficiency in red blood cell production?

A. Anemia

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,B. Leukemia

C. Thrombocytopenia

D. Lymphoma


✔✔A. Anemia




What is the most common type of white blood cell in a healthy adult?

A. Monocyte

B. Eosinophil

C. Neutrophil

D. Basophil


✔✔C. Neutrophil




Which of the following is a key indicator of iron deficiency anemia in a blood test?

A. High hemoglobin

B. Low ferritin levels

C. Increased red cell count

D. High platelet count


✔✔B. Low ferritin levels


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,Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur in adults?

A. Liver

B. Bone marrow

C. Spleen

D. Kidneys


✔✔B. Bone marrow




Which test measures the average size of red blood cells?

A. Hematocrit

B. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

C. WBC count

D. Platelet count


✔✔B. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)




What is the primary function of platelets?

A. Oxygen transport

B. Immune defense


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, C. Blood clotting

D. Fighting infections


✔✔C. Blood clotting




Which of the following blood disorders is associated with excessive bleeding?

A. Sickle cell disease

B. Hemophilia

C. Polycythemia

D. Thalassemia


✔✔B. Hemophilia




What is the primary component of hemoglobin?

A. Calcium

B. Iron

C. Vitamin C

D. Folic acid


✔✔B. Iron




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