Blood Physiology Trivia Quiz

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After using a centrifuge, which part of blood contains the Red Blood Cells?
- Plasma
- Serum
- Hematocrit
- Top layer

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Blood Physiology Trivia Quiz tests your knowledge on blood components, function, and genetics. This quiz covers topics such as blood cell characteristics, blood group discovery, and genetic possibilities in blood type inheritance, crucial for students and professionals in medical and biological sciences.

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Which blood cell(s) contain a nucleus? I: Red blood cells II: White blood cells III: Platelets
- I, only
- II, only
- II and III, only
- I, II, and III
Correct Answer

A. II, only

Explanation

Platelets are only a portion of a cell — no nucleus.
Mature Red blood cells — found in the blood stream — do NOT have nuclei.
White blood cells contain a nucleus.

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3.

Who discovered the blood groups (A, B, AB and O)?
- Lansteiner
- Daubert
- Frye
- Watson and Crick
Correct Answer

A. Lansteiner

Explanation

Landsteiner discovered the blood groups
Watson and Crick discovered the shape of the DNA molecule.

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4.

If a person has A blood and has a child with someone that has B blood, can they have a child with O blood? Which of the following is TRUE.
- No. A person with A blood and B blood will have children with AB blood only
- No. A person with A blood and B blood will have children with either A or B blood.
- Yes, they can have a child with O blood, if both parents have a recessive gene.
- Yes, they can have a child with O blood, if one parent has a recessive gene.
Correct Answer

A. Yes, they can have a child with O blood, if both parents have a recessive gene.

Explanation

If each parent has a recessive gene (A i and B i), then they can have a child with two receive (i i) genes.

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What is the probability that a person has A positive blood?
- 42% x 85% = 3,570%
- (.42 x .85) x100 = 35.7%
- .42 x .85 = 0.357
- .42 + .85 = 1.27%
Correct Answer

A. (.42 x .85) x100 = 35.7%

Explanation

The probabilities must be multiplied together. Change first to decimal, then back to % by multiplying by 100.

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Blood Physiology Trivia Quiz

After using a centrifuge, which part of blood contains the Red Blood Cells?

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Which blood cell(s) contain a nucleus? I: Red blood cells II: White blood cells III: Platelets

Who discovered the blood groups (A, B, AB and O)?

If a person has A blood and has a child with someone that has B blood, can they have a child with O blood? Which of the following is TRUE.

What is the probability that a person has A positive blood?