Which Blood Component Is NOT Correctly Matched with Its Function

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which blood component is NOT correctly matched with its function?

• A)erythrocytes - transport oxygen
• B)leukocytes - protect against disease
• C)platelets - phagocytize bacteria
• D)plasma proteins - maintain blood osmotic pressure; involved in clotting
• E)monocytes - become macrophages

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Definitions:

Ipsilateral

Located on or affecting the same side of the body, typically in reference to neurological processes or conditions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.