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:
1. A and B only 2. D and E only
3. C and E only 4. B and C only
Subtopic:  Blood: White Blood Cells | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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NEET - 2023
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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:
1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Subtopic:  Blood: Blood Clotting | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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NEET - 2022
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column-I Column-I
(a)  Eosinophils    (i) Immune response 
(b)  Basophils (ii) Phagocytosis
(c)  Neutrophils  (iii) Release histaminase, 
destructive enzymes 
(d)  Lymphocytes  (iv) Release granules containing histamine 
 
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
2. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
3. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
4. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC: Part 2 | Blood: White Blood Cells | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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NEET - 2020
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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
 
a b c
1. iii ii i
2. i ii iii
3. i iii ii
4. ii iii i
Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC: Part 1 | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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NEET - 2018
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Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are the 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


1. Only (a)
2. (a),(c) and (d)
3. (b) and (c)
4. Only (d)

Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC: Part 1 | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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NEET - 2017
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Serum differs from blood plasma in:

1. lacking globulins

2. lacking albumins

3. lacking clotting factors

4. lacking antibodies

Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC |
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Which one of the following is correct?
1. Serum = Blood + Fibrinogen
2. Lymph = Plasma + RBC + WBC
3. Blood = Plasma + RBC + WBC + Platelets
4. Plasma = Blood – Lymphocytes

Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC: Part 1 | Blood: General Description & RBC |
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The haemoglobin content per 100 ml of blood of a normal healthy human adult is:

1. 25-30 g

2. 17-20g

3. 12-16 g

4. 5-11

Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC |
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AIPMT - 2010
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Globulins contained in human blood plasma are primarily involved in:

1. defence mechanisms of body

2. osmotic balance of body fluids

3. oxygen transport in the blood

4. clotting of blood

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The correct statement in respect of protein haemoglobin is that it:

1. Maintains blood sugar level

2. Acts as an oxygen carrier in the blood

3. Forms antibodies and offers resistance to diseases

4. Functions as a catalyst for biological reactions 

Subtopic:  Blood: General Description & RBC |
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