Blood Basics Quiz

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What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?

Contributing to blood volume

Removing waste products from cells

Producing antibodies

Transporting oxygen (correct)

Which component contributes to approximately 55% of the volume of whole blood?

Plasma (correct)

Red blood cells (RBC)

Platelets

White blood cells (WBC)

What is the role of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

Contributing to blood volume

Transporting oxygen

Fighting infections and diseases (correct)

Producing hormones

What is the main function of plasma in the blood?

Contributes to blood volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of iron in blood health?

Supports oxygen transport Signup and view all the answers

How do white blood cells (WBC) contribute to blood health?

Combat infections and foreign substances Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a deficiency in copper, impacting blood health?

Inadequate dietary intake Signup and view all the answers

How does zinc contribute to blood health?

Supports DNA synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of vitamin K on blood health?

Aids in blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

Impairs immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBC) in the body?

Transport oxygen Signup and view all the answers

How do trace minerals contribute to healthy quality of blood?

Support enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to toxicity related issues with iron?

Excessive supplementation Signup and view all the answers

How does vitamin K impact calcium metabolism?

Enhances calcium absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

Defending against pathogens and foreign invaders Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

It can lead to toxicity and potential damage to the liver Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a deficiency in copper, impacting blood health?

Inadequate intake of whole grains and legumes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBC) in the body?

Transporting oxygen to body tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate volume contribution of red blood cells (RBC) to whole blood?

45% Signup and view all the answers

Which micronutrient is important for blood health due to its role in transporting oxygen?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

Defense against infections Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

Causes toxicity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plasma in whole blood?

Contributes to blood volume Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a deficiency in iron, impacting blood health?

Poor dietary intake Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?

Which component contributes to approximately 55% of the volume of whole blood?

What is the role of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

What is the main function of plasma in the blood?

What is the primary role of iron in blood health?

How do white blood cells (WBC) contribute to blood health?

What can cause a deficiency in copper, impacting blood health?

How does zinc contribute to blood health?

What is the impact of vitamin K on blood health?

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBC) in the body?

How do trace minerals contribute to healthy quality of blood?

What can lead to toxicity related issues with iron?

How does vitamin K impact calcium metabolism?

What is the primary role of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

What can cause a deficiency in copper, impacting blood health?

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBC) in the body?

What is the approximate volume contribution of red blood cells (RBC) to whole blood?

Which micronutrient is important for blood health due to its role in transporting oxygen?

What is the primary function of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?

How does excessive intake of copper affect blood health?

What is the role of plasma in whole blood?

What can cause a deficiency in iron, impacting blood health?

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