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What is the primary function of blood in transporting O2 and CO2?
What percentage of whole blood is composed of plasma?
Which process is NOT a function of blood?
Which component of blood is responsible for the removal of metabolic waste?
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What role do plasma proteins play in the body?
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What is the main role of leukocytes found in the blood?
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Which bodily function relies on the regulation of the acid-base balance by blood?
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What percentage of whole blood comprises the buffy coat?
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Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the plasma proteins?
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In which process does blood contribute to temperature regulation?
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Basic Functions of Blood
- Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and tissues.
- Transports nutrients to various tissues.
- Removes metabolic waste for excretion through kidneys, lungs, skin, and intestines.
- Regulates acid-base balance
- Maintains osmotic balance with oncotic pressure of plasma proteins.
- Regulates core temperature through blood-heating and -cooling.
- Provides immune defense against infections using leukocytes and antibodies.
- Activates coagulation factors to protect against traumatic bleeding.
- Transports various hormones and metabolites.
Composition of Whole Blood
- Plasma: Constitutes 55% of whole blood and acts as a liquid medium.
- Buffy Coat: Contains leukocytes and platelets, which contribute to the remaining 45% of the whole blood volume.
Basic Functions of Blood
- Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide between lungs and tissues.
- Delivers absorbed nutrients to tissues.
- Removes metabolic waste products to be excreted by the kidneys, lungs, skin, and intestines.
- Regulates acid-base balance.
- Maintains osmotic balance and oncotic pressure with plasma proteins.
- Regulates body temperature through blood-heating and -cooling mechanisms.
- Defends against infections using leukocytes and antibodies.
- Protects against traumatic bleeding using coagulation factors.
- Transports hormones and other metabolites.
Composition of Whole Blood
- Plasma: Constitutes 55% of whole blood and serves as the liquid medium.
- Buffy Coat: Contains leukocytes and platelets, comprising a very small percentage of blood volume.
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Explore the vital roles of blood in the human body, from transportation of gases and nutrients to immune defense and temperature regulation. This quiz covers both the functions and the composition of whole blood, including its components like plasma and the buffy coat.
