Anatomy and Physiology with Pathology: Blood Composition and Functions
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What is the average total body weight of blood in an average adult?

  • 4-5 liters
  • 5-6 liters (correct)
  • 7-9 liters
  • 3-4 liters

Which component of blood is responsible for promoting water retention in the blood to maintain blood volume and pressure?

  • Albumin (correct)
  • Thrombocytes
  • Globulins
  • Plasma electrolytes

What is the liquid portion of blood primarily composed of?

  • Gasses and buffers
  • Plasma proteins
  • Water (correct)
  • Nutrients and waste products

Which type of blood cells make up 95% of the volume of blood cells?

<p>Erythrocytes (RBCs) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the red color of arterial blood due to?

<p>Oxygenated Hgb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of albumin in the blood?

<p>Promotes water retention to maintain blood volume and pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis in a living organism?

<p>Plasma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid connective tissue that forms part of the cardiovascular system?

<p>Plasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is responsible for regulating pH acid-base balance through buffers?

<p>Plasma electrolytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average volume of blood in liters for a female adult?

<p>4-5 liters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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