Certainly! Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to blood tests. Please note that these questions are for educational purposes and may not reflect the exact format of a particular exam. Choose the correct answer for each question:
1. **What is the primary function of red
blood cells (erythrocytes)?**
a.
Transport of oxygen
b.
Clotting
c.
Immune defense
d.
Nutrient absorption
2. **Which blood cell type is responsible
for immune response and defense against infections?**
a.
Red blood cells
b.
Platelets
c.
Neutrophils
d.
Eosinophils
3. **What is the normal range for the total
white blood cell count (WBC) in adults?**
a.
2,000 - 6,000 cells/μL
b.
4.5 - 11.0 million cells/μL
c.
150,000 - 450,000 cells/μL
d.
11,000 - 15,000 cells/μL
4. **Which blood component is essential for
blood clotting?**
a.
Red blood cells
b.
White blood cells
c.
Platelets
d.
Plasma
5. **What does the term
"hemoglobin" refer to in blood tests?**
a.
A type of white blood cell
b.
A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells
c.
A clotting factor in plasma
d.
A marker for inflammation
6. **Which organ is primarily responsible
for the production of blood cells in the body?**
a.
Liver
b.
Kidneys
c.
Spleen
d.
Bone marrow
7. **What is the normal range for fasting
blood glucose levels in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?**
a.
70 - 100 mg/dL
b.
120 - 160 mg/dL
c.
200 - 300 mg/dL
d.
400 - 500 mg/dL
8. **Which blood test is commonly used to
assess kidney function? **
a.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
b.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
c.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
d. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
9. **Which of the following blood types is
considered the universal donor in blood transfusions?**
a.
A
b.
B
c.
AB
d.
O
10. **What is the function of the hormone
insulin in the context of blood tests?**
a. Regulating blood pressure
b. Regulating blood glucose levels
c. Stimulating red blood cell production
d. Enhancing immune response
11. **Which enzyme is commonly measured to
assess liver function in a blood test?**
a. Amylase
b. Lipase
c. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
d. Creatine Kinase (CK)
12. **In a lipid profile blood test, which
component is often referred to as "bad cholesterol"?**
a. LDL cholesterol
b. HDL cholesterol
c. Triglycerides
d. Total cholesterol
13. **What is the primary function of
platelets in blood clotting?**
a. Initiating clot formation
b. Breaking down clots
c. Transporting oxygen
d. Enhancing immune response
14. **Which of the following is NOT a
component of blood?**
a. Plasma
b. Serum
c. Erythrocytes
d. Lymphocytes
15. **What is the purpose of a blood
culture test?**
a. Assessing glucose levels
b. Identifying the presence of infectious microorganisms
c. Measuring clotting factors
d. Evaluating kidney function
16. **Which blood component is responsible
for carrying carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs for exhalation?**
a. Red blood cells
b. White blood cells
c. Platelets
d. Plasma
17. **What is the normal range for
hemoglobin levels in adult males?**
a. 11.5 - 15.5 g/dL
b. 13.5 - 17.5 g/dL
c. 4.0 - 5.5 million/μL
d. 150,000 - 450,000 cells/μL
18. **Which blood test is commonly used to
assess thyroid function?**
a. Serum iron
b. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d. Prothrombin time (PT)
19. **In a complete blood count (CBC), what
does the term "MCV" stand for?**
a. Mean Corpuscular Volume
b. Mean Cell Diameter
c. Mean Cellular Count
d. Mean Clotting Velocity
20. **Which of the following conditions is
often associated with an elevated level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the
blood?**
a. Diabetes
b. Inflammation or infection
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Anemia
21. **What is the primary role of
eosinophils in the immune system?**
a. Phagocytosis of bacteria
b. Killing parasites and controlling allergic reactions
c. Producing antibodies
d. Blood clotting
22. **Which blood test measures the average
blood glucose levels over the past two to three months?**
a. Fasting blood glucose
b. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
c. Hemoglobin A1c
d. Random blood glucose
Answers:
Answers:
1. a. Transport of oxygen
2. c. Neutrophils
3. d. 11,000 - 15,000 cells/μL
4. c. Platelets
5. b. A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells
6. d. Bone marrow
7. a. 70 - 100 mg/dL
8. b. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
9. d. O
10. b. Regulating blood glucose levels
11. c. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
12. a. LDL cholesterol
13. a. Initiating clot formation
14. b. Serum
15. b. Identifying the presence of infectious microorganisms
16. a. Red blood cells
17. b. 13.5 - 17.5 g/dL
18. b. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
19. a. Mean Corpuscular Volume
20. b. Inflammation or infection
21. b. Killing parasites and controlling
allergic reactions
22. c. Hemoglobin A1c
