Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
- •Composition and functions of blood and blood cells
- •Haemopoiesis – stages and development of RBCs, WBCs and platelets
- •Composition and functions of bone marrow
- •Structure, types and functions of haemoglobin
- •Mechanism of blood clotting, anticoagulants
- •Physiological basis of blood groups, plasma proteins
- •Introduction to anaemia and jaundice
Notes
Detailed notes for Haemopoietic System are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.
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Q1. Average life span of red blood cells is
- A. 30 days
- B. 60 days
- C. 120 days
- D. 180 days
Answer: C — RBCs survive about 120 days before removal by the spleen.
Q2. Universal donor blood group is
- A. AB positive
- B. O negative
- C. A negative
- D. B positive
Answer: B — O negative RBCs lack A, B and Rh(D) antigens.
Important questions
- SAQ Explain the mechanism of blood coagulation. (Practice)