16 Questions
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To deliver oxygen and some carbon dioxide
What is the term for blood cells clumping together, blocking circulation and oxygen supply?
Agglutination
What is the percentage of water in plasma?
90%
Which blood type is considered a Universal Acceptor?
Type AB
What is the function of white blood cells?
To protect the body from harmful bacteria and viruses
What is the function of arterioles?
To form smaller blood vessels
What determines an individual's blood type?
The presence or absence of different antigens
What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?
Heart rate
What happens when an individual receives the wrong blood type during a transfusion?
The immune system produces antibodies to attach to antigens
What is the term for the structure that triggers the heartbeat?
SA Node
What is the function of platelets?
To aid in blood clotting
What is the term for the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels?
Blood pressure
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?
120 days
What is the percentage of red blood cells in the human body?
90%
What is the term for the recovery period of the cardiac cycle?
T wave
What is the term for the graphic representation of the cardiac cycle?
Electrocardiogram
This quiz covers the role and functions of the circulatory system, including the composition and function of blood and plasma. Learn about the distribution of gases, nutrients, and waste products in the body.
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