Advanced Patient Assessment Practice Exam

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Which term is used for red blood cells?

Leukocytes
Hemocytes
Monocytes
Erythrocytes

The correct answer is: Erythrocytes

The term used for red blood cells is erythrocytes. Erythrocytes are specialized cells that primarily carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and transport carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs for exhalation. This is accomplished through the protein hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen and carbon dioxide. Understanding the terminology is essential in advanced patient assessments, as the function of erythrocytes is crucial for ensuring adequate oxygenation in the body. The other terms listed refer to different types of blood cells; for example, leukocytes are white blood cells involved in immune response, monocytes are a type of leukocyte that differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells, and hemocytes typically refer to any blood cells in invertebrates, rather than specifically red blood cells in humans. This distinction helps clarify the unique roles of various blood components in health and disease.