Exam (elaborations) biomedical science

Haematology MCQs




1. Where does haemopoiesis take place?

A. Lungs
B. Pancreas
C. Liver
D. Bone marrow



2. Which of the following statements about red blood cells (erythrocytes) is TRUE?

A. They fight infection
B. They clot blood
C. They lack a nucleus
D. They are produced I the spleen


3. Platelets are formed from which type of cells?

A. Melanocytes
B. Megakaryocytes
C. Astrocytes
D. Macrophages


4. An increased white blood cell count is indicative of which disease?

A. Anaemia
B. Lupus
C. Leukaemia
D. Melanoma


5. What would happen to red blood cells if the haem group were removed from
haemoglobin?

A. They would not be able to assist in clotting
B. They would not be able to bind to oxygen
C. They would be able to undergo mitosis
D. They would not be able to adhere to capillary walls

, 6. Which of the following cells is capable of phagocytosis?

A. Basophil
B. Eosinophil
C. Lymphocyte
D. Neutrophil

Two correct answers!



7. What is the first stage of red blood cell production?

A. Erythroblast
B. Erythrocyte
C. Normablast
D. Reticulocyte



8. What is the name for red blood cell production?

A. Erythrocytosis
B. Erythroblastosis
C. Erythropoeisis
D. Erythorphoresis



9. What percentage of plasma is made up of water?

A. 50%
B. 55%
C. 80%
D. 90%


10. Which of the following is not a function of blood?

A. Carries waste products to the liver and kidneys
B. Carries oxygen to the tissues
C. Cushions the brain and spinal cord
D. Carries carbon dioxide to the lungs