15 Questions
What is the function of blood?
All of the above
What is the approximate solid content of blood per 100 ml?
20 grams
What is the color of arterial blood?
Bright red
What makes up the fluid portion of plasma?
90% water, 10% proteins, carbohydrates, salts, hormones, etc.
What is the composition of plasma's supernatant?
Straw-colored, translucent, slightly viscous
What is the approximate percentage of water in the fluid portion of blood?
90%
Which layer of the buffy coat contains platelets?
Upper most
What is the color of venous blood?
Dark red
What is the average pH of blood?
7.45
What is the function of the buffy coat's lower layer?
Contains granulocytes
What is the approximate percentage of water in the fluid portion of blood?
90%
What is the color of plasma's supernatant?
Clear
What is the approximate volume of total blood in an average adult male?
5 to 6 L
What is the general color of venous blood?
Dark red
What is the primary function of blood in regulating body temperature?
Distributing oxygen to tissues
Test your knowledge of blood and hemopoiesis with this quiz. Explore the functions and characteristics of blood, including its role in nutrient transport, temperature regulation, and hormone transportation.
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