16 Questions
What is the average volume of blood in a normal adult?
5 L
What is the color of arterial blood due to?
High O2 levels
What is the pH of blood in normal conditions?
Alkaline
What does the specific gravity of total blood range from?
1.052 to 1.061
What is the average volume of blood in a newborn baby?
450 mL
What does the specific gravity of plasma range from?
1.000 to 1.010
What is the main function of blood?
Transport of nutrients
What is the composition of plasma in blood?
Water (91%), Proteins (7%), Other solutes (2%)
Where are plasma proteins synthesized in adults?
From reticuloendothelial cells of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and general tissue cells
What is the normal A/G ratio indicating?
Liver and kidney diseases
What do variations in plasma protein level independently of one another indicate?
Hyperproteinemia
What is responsible for the oncotoc pressure?
Plasma proteins
What are the functions of blood plasma proteins?
Role in serum albumin, globulin, and fibrinogen
What is the normal range for total proteins in the blood?
6.4 to 8.3 g/dL
What is the main function of serum albumin?
Maintaining oncotic pressure
What are the constituents of formed elements in blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
Test your knowledge on the essentials of anatomy and physiology related to blood composition and functions. This quiz covers topics such as the definitions, composition, and functions of blood, as well as the production of formed elements.
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