Every question from past board papers on Body fluids: blood, blood groups, coagulation, lymph, newest paper first. Open any question for its full worked answer.
Which of the following statements are correct ?
A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the total WBCs
B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin
C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response
D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus
E. Basophils are agranulocytes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
The coagulum is formed of network of threads called thrombins.
Statement II :
Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood.
Statement II :
Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive fibrinogens to fibrins ?
Match the following columns and select the correct option.
Column - I | Column - II
(a) Eosinophils | (i) Immune response
(b) Basophils | (ii) Phagocytosis
(c) Neutrophils | (iii) Release histaminase, destructive enzymes
(d) Lymphocytes | (iv) Release granules containing histamine
Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis ?
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below :
Column I | Column II
a. Fibrinogen | i. Osmotic balance
b. Globulin | ii. Blood clotting
c. Albumin | iii. Defence mechanism
Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ?
(a) They do not need to reproduce
(b) They are somatic cells
(c) They do not metabolize
(d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport
Options :
Name the blood cells, whose reduction in number can cause clotting disorder, leading to excessive loss of blood from the body.
Serum differs from blood in
