Questions and Answers
What is the average total body weight of blood in an average adult?
5-6 liters
Which component of blood is responsible for promoting water retention in the blood to maintain blood volume and pressure?
Albumin
What is the liquid portion of blood primarily composed of?
Water
Which type of blood cells make up 95% of the volume of blood cells?
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What is the red color of arterial blood due to?
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What is the primary function of albumin in the blood?
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Which component of blood plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis in a living organism?
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What is the liquid connective tissue that forms part of the cardiovascular system?
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Which component of blood is responsible for regulating pH acid-base balance through buffers?
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What is the average volume of blood in liters for a female adult?
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