Anatomy & Physiology Circulatory #16
Question
Which blood cell is responsible for hemostasis within the human body?
Answers
- Eosinophils
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell (WBC) and their primary role is fighting infection, not hemostasis.
- Leukocytes
Leukocyte is the medical term for WBCs and the primary role is fighting infection, not hemostasis.
- Erythrocytes
Erythrocyte is the medical term for red blood cells (RBCs) and the primary role is carrying oxygen, not hemostasis.
- Thrombocytes
Thrombocyte is the medical term for platelets. They are responsible for hemostasis, or the termination of bleeding within the blood vessels.
Overview
Hemostasis is the mechanism that leads to the termination of bleeding from a blood vessel.
Learning Outcomes
The process of hemostasis involves multiple steps that are interlinked. The blood cell that is primarily responsible for hemostasis within the human body is the thrombocyte. Thrombocytes is the medical term for platelets.
Test Taking Tip
Use your knowledge of medical terminology to determine actually what the question is asking to choose the correct answer.