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What percentage of blood cells do leukocytes constitute?
What percentage of blood cells do leukocytes constitute?
- 1% (correct)
- 15%
- 10%
- 5%
Which component makes up the majority of blood plasma?
Which component makes up the majority of blood plasma?
- Proteins
- Electrolytes
- Water (correct)
- Nutrients
Which primary function is associated with blood's role in hemostasis?
Which primary function is associated with blood's role in hemostasis?
- Maintaining temperature
- Transporting nutrients
- Facilitating digestion
- Preventing blood loss (correct)
What is the average pH range of blood in a healthy individual?
What is the average pH range of blood in a healthy individual?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes in the human body?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes in the human body?
What type of proteins in plasma primarily contribute to hemostasis?
What type of proteins in plasma primarily contribute to hemostasis?
Which of the following statements about venous blood is true?
Which of the following statements about venous blood is true?
What is the main role of erythropoietin in blood cells?
What is the main role of erythropoietin in blood cells?
What is NOT a primary function of blood?
What is NOT a primary function of blood?
What type of blood cell is primarily responsible for immune defense?
What type of blood cell is primarily responsible for immune defense?
What is the primary function of platelets in hemostasis?
What is the primary function of platelets in hemostasis?
Which mechanism is involved in primary hemostasis?
Which mechanism is involved in primary hemostasis?
Which factor is activated first in the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
Which factor is activated first in the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What is the role of hemoglobin in erythrocytes?
What is the role of hemoglobin in erythrocytes?
What is a significant characteristic of type O blood?
What is a significant characteristic of type O blood?
Where does heme degradation primarily occur?
Where does heme degradation primarily occur?
What defines Rh-negative individuals?
What defines Rh-negative individuals?
What results from the binding of thrombin to fibrinogen?
What results from the binding of thrombin to fibrinogen?
What is the primary composition of an erythrocyte in terms of hemoglobin?
What is the primary composition of an erythrocyte in terms of hemoglobin?
What is the final product of heme degradation that contributes to the color of feces?
What is the final product of heme degradation that contributes to the color of feces?
What is the primary function of blood in transportation?
What is the primary function of blood in transportation?
Which statement accurately describes the composition of blood plasma?
Which statement accurately describes the composition of blood plasma?
In which location do blood cells originate?
In which location do blood cells originate?
What characteristic of erythrocytes enhances their function in gas exchange?
What characteristic of erythrocytes enhances their function in gas exchange?
What component in blood is crucial for maintaining pH stability?
What component in blood is crucial for maintaining pH stability?
What is the viscosity of blood relative to water?
What is the viscosity of blood relative to water?
Which of the following correctly describes erythropoietin?
Which of the following correctly describes erythropoietin?
What role do plasma proteins play in blood function?
What role do plasma proteins play in blood function?
What is NOT a primary function of blood?
What is NOT a primary function of blood?
What is the approximate average range of human blood volume?
What is the approximate average range of human blood volume?
What triggers the activation of the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What triggers the activation of the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
Which component is crucial for the formation of a stable clot during secondary hemostasis?
Which component is crucial for the formation of a stable clot during secondary hemostasis?
What is the role of thrombin in blood coagulation?
What is the role of thrombin in blood coagulation?
Which type of blood can an individual with type AB blood receive safely from any blood type?
Which type of blood can an individual with type AB blood receive safely from any blood type?
How is platelet production primarily regulated in the body?
How is platelet production primarily regulated in the body?
What is the main role of leukocytes in the body?
What is the main role of leukocytes in the body?
Which sequence represents the correct steps in heme formation?
Which sequence represents the correct steps in heme formation?
What does the term 'hemostasis' refer to?
What does the term 'hemostasis' refer to?
What happens to bilirubin after it is transported to the liver?
What happens to bilirubin after it is transported to the liver?
Which antigens are present in individuals with type O blood?
Which antigens are present in individuals with type O blood?
What is the primary function of albumin in the blood?
What is the primary function of albumin in the blood?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting heme to biliverdin?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting heme to biliverdin?
What is the first factor activated in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What is the first factor activated in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
Which blood group produces both anti-A and anti-B antibodies?
Which blood group produces both anti-A and anti-B antibodies?
What is the final product of the coagulation cascade that forms a stable clot?
What is the final product of the coagulation cascade that forms a stable clot?
What is the role of thrombin in coagulation?
What is the role of thrombin in coagulation?
Which substance is involved in forming the primary hemostatic plug?
Which substance is involved in forming the primary hemostatic plug?
What does a deficiency in glycosyltransferase lead to in terms of blood type?
What does a deficiency in glycosyltransferase lead to in terms of blood type?
What is the first step in the primary hemostatic response?
What is the first step in the primary hemostatic response?
What condition is associated with a buildup of porphyrins due to problems with heme synthesis?
What condition is associated with a buildup of porphyrins due to problems with heme synthesis?
What is the primary component of blood plasma?
What is the primary component of blood plasma?
What are the small, anuclear cells involved in hemostasis called?
What are the small, anuclear cells involved in hemostasis called?
What hormone is responsible for the regulation of red blood cell production?
What hormone is responsible for the regulation of red blood cell production?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the average lifespan of platelets in the human body?
What is the average lifespan of platelets in the human body?
What is the primary structural shape of erythrocytes?
What is the primary structural shape of erythrocytes?
Which of the following substances are NOT typically considered waste products in blood plasma?
Which of the following substances are NOT typically considered waste products in blood plasma?
What is the viscosity of blood relative to water?
What is the viscosity of blood relative to water?
What percentage of blood is comprised of cellular components?
What percentage of blood is comprised of cellular components?
Which of the following components is NOT found in blood plasma?
Which of the following components is NOT found in blood plasma?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
Which component primarily transports substances like fatty acids and cholesterol in blood?
Which component primarily transports substances like fatty acids and cholesterol in blood?
What is the average volume range of blood in a healthy adult human?
What is the average volume range of blood in a healthy adult human?
Which characteristic of erythrocytes enhances their efficiency in gas exchange?
Which characteristic of erythrocytes enhances their efficiency in gas exchange?
How does venous blood typically appear compared to arterial blood?
How does venous blood typically appear compared to arterial blood?
What is the primary role of hormones in the plasma?
What is the primary role of hormones in the plasma?
What is the major fluid component of blood, constituting 50-60% of its volume?
What is the major fluid component of blood, constituting 50-60% of its volume?
Which molecules are primarily transported in plasma that provide insight into a person's metabolic state?
Which molecules are primarily transported in plasma that provide insight into a person's metabolic state?
What type of cells are predominantly involved in the immune response found in blood?
What type of cells are predominantly involved in the immune response found in blood?
What is a significant characteristic of blood viscosity when compared to water?
What is a significant characteristic of blood viscosity when compared to water?
What antigen modification is present in type A individuals?
What antigen modification is present in type A individuals?
Why are type O individuals considered universal donors?
Why are type O individuals considered universal donors?
What consequence can arise from incompatible blood transfusions?
What consequence can arise from incompatible blood transfusions?
Which blood type possesses anti-B antibodies?
Which blood type possesses anti-B antibodies?
What is the main difference between Rh-positive and Rh-negative individuals?
What is the main difference between Rh-positive and Rh-negative individuals?
When do Rh antibodies typically develop in individuals?
When do Rh antibodies typically develop in individuals?
Which blood type can type AB individuals safely receive from all types?
Which blood type can type AB individuals safely receive from all types?
What causes individuals with type O blood to lack A and B antigens?
What causes individuals with type O blood to lack A and B antigens?
Testing for Rh factors is particularly crucial in which scenario?
Testing for Rh factors is particularly crucial in which scenario?
How do antibodies in the plasma of individuals relate to their blood type?
How do antibodies in the plasma of individuals relate to their blood type?
What triggers vasoconstriction during primary hemostasis?
What triggers vasoconstriction during primary hemostasis?
Which component is responsible for the stability of the secondary hemostatic plug?
Which component is responsible for the stability of the secondary hemostatic plug?
What is the role of erythropoietin?
What is the role of erythropoietin?
How is bilirubin primarily excreted from the body?
How is bilirubin primarily excreted from the body?
Which of the following describes the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
Which of the following describes the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What is the approximate lifespan of platelets in circulation?
What is the approximate lifespan of platelets in circulation?
Which molecule is the final product formed from the breakdown of heme?
Which molecule is the final product formed from the breakdown of heme?
What is the primary role of leukocytes?
What is the primary role of leukocytes?
What initiates the coagulation cascade in secondary hemostasis?
What initiates the coagulation cascade in secondary hemostasis?
What defines the role of heme in hemoglobin?
What defines the role of heme in hemoglobin?
What is the primary purpose of the extracellular matrix in blood?
What is the primary purpose of the extracellular matrix in blood?
What can be inferred about the composition of blood plasma?
What can be inferred about the composition of blood plasma?
Which factor directly influences the production of erythrocytes?
Which factor directly influences the production of erythrocytes?
Which of the following describes the primary role of leukocytes in blood?
Which of the following describes the primary role of leukocytes in blood?
How does venous blood differ from arterial blood?
How does venous blood differ from arterial blood?
Which component accounts for approximately 40 to 50% of blood volume?
Which component accounts for approximately 40 to 50% of blood volume?
What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the average volume of blood in a human body?
What is the average volume of blood in a human body?
What maintains the narrow pH range of blood within 7.35 to 7.45?
What maintains the narrow pH range of blood within 7.35 to 7.45?
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
What is the role of thrombopoietin in the body?
What is the role of thrombopoietin in the body?
Which component is primarily responsible for transporting bilirubin in the blood?
Which component is primarily responsible for transporting bilirubin in the blood?
What happens to protoporphyrin during heme formation?
What happens to protoporphyrin during heme formation?
Which substance initiates the coagulation cascade during secondary hemostasis?
Which substance initiates the coagulation cascade during secondary hemostasis?
Which of the following is a major step in the degradation of heme?
Which of the following is a major step in the degradation of heme?
What occurs during the primary hemostasis process following blood vessel injury?
What occurs during the primary hemostasis process following blood vessel injury?
Which enzyme is crucial for the final step of heme synthesis?
Which enzyme is crucial for the final step of heme synthesis?
What is the expected outcome of platelet activation during primary hemostasis?
What is the expected outcome of platelet activation during primary hemostasis?
What is the final product of heme breakdown that contributes to the yellow color of urine?
What is the final product of heme breakdown that contributes to the yellow color of urine?
Which process primarily involves the formation of a stable mesh to stop bleeding?
Which process primarily involves the formation of a stable mesh to stop bleeding?
Which component of blood contains nutrients such as amino acids and sugars?
Which component of blood contains nutrients such as amino acids and sugars?
What is the primary role of leukocytes in blood?
What is the primary role of leukocytes in blood?
What is the primary purpose of hemostasis in blood?
What is the primary purpose of hemostasis in blood?
Which of the following best describes the pH range of healthy human blood?
Which of the following best describes the pH range of healthy human blood?
What type of cells are platelets derived from?
What type of cells are platelets derived from?
Which protein in plasma is primarily responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure?
Which protein in plasma is primarily responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure?
What characteristic of erythrocytes increases their efficiency in gas exchange?
What characteristic of erythrocytes increases their efficiency in gas exchange?
How is the production of red blood cells primarily regulated?
How is the production of red blood cells primarily regulated?
Which waste product is commonly found in blood and is a result of muscle activity?
Which waste product is commonly found in blood and is a result of muscle activity?
What is the approximate blood volume in an adult human?
What is the approximate blood volume in an adult human?
What is the role of thrombopoietin in the body?
What is the role of thrombopoietin in the body?
What process occurs during primary hemostasis?
What process occurs during primary hemostasis?
In the blood coagulation cascade, what initiates the extrinsic pathway?
In the blood coagulation cascade, what initiates the extrinsic pathway?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin?
What is the main function of the fibrin mesh in hemostasis?
What is the main function of the fibrin mesh in hemostasis?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
What key factor is activated first in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation?
What key factor is activated first in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation?
What is the final product of heme degradation that is excreted in urine?
What is the final product of heme degradation that is excreted in urine?
What defines individuals with Type AB blood in terms of antibodies?
What defines individuals with Type AB blood in terms of antibodies?
Which condition is associated with a deficiency in enzymes involved in heme synthesis?
Which condition is associated with a deficiency in enzymes involved in heme synthesis?
Which component of blood plasma is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure?
Which component of blood plasma is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure?
What is the primary role of red blood cells in the body?
What is the primary role of red blood cells in the body?
Which of the following is a function of blood in regulating the body?
Which of the following is a function of blood in regulating the body?
What is the average volume of blood in an adult human body?
What is the average volume of blood in an adult human body?
Which substance is NOT transported in blood plasma?
Which substance is NOT transported in blood plasma?
What characteristic distinguishes venous blood from arterial blood?
What characteristic distinguishes venous blood from arterial blood?
Which of the following describes the composition of blood?
Which of the following describes the composition of blood?
What is a key indicator of metabolic processes that can be observed in plasma analysis?
What is a key indicator of metabolic processes that can be observed in plasma analysis?
Which component of blood helps to stop bleeding?
Which component of blood helps to stop bleeding?
Which blood cell type is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Which blood cell type is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
What triggers platelet activation during primary hemostasis?
What triggers platelet activation during primary hemostasis?
What is the first step in heme synthesis?
What is the first step in heme synthesis?
Which factor is activated first in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
Which factor is activated first in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
What is the significance of the Rh antigen in blood typing?
What is the significance of the Rh antigen in blood typing?
How do erythrocytes maximize space for hemoglobin?
How do erythrocytes maximize space for hemoglobin?
What happens to bilirubin after it is conjugated in the liver?
What happens to bilirubin after it is conjugated in the liver?
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
What constitutes the secondary hemostatic plug?
What constitutes the secondary hemostatic plug?
What is the function of albumin in blood?
What is the function of albumin in blood?
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Blood Composition
Blood Composition
Blood is a connective tissue made up of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) and extracellular matrix (plasma).
Plasma's Role
Plasma's Role
Plasma, the extracellular matrix of blood, is primarily water and contains vital proteins, nutrients, electrolytes, waste products, and hormones, making up 50-60% of blood volume.
Blood's Functions
Blood's Functions
Blood plays a crucial role in protection (hemostasis, immune response), transportation (oxygen, nutrients), and regulation (pH, electrolytes).
Blood Volume
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Red Blood Cells
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Platelets
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Hemoglobin's Function
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Blood pH Range
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Blood Viscosity
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Hematopoiesis
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Primary Hemostasis
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Coagulation Cascade
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Hemoglobin structure
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Blood Typing (ABO)
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Rh factor
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Blood Transportation (protein carriers)
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Heme Degradation
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Blood plasma makeup
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Waste in plasma
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Study Notes
Blood Biochemistry: An Overview
- Blood is a connective tissue comprising of cells and extracellular matrix.
- Blood cells include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Extracellular matrix is blood plasma.
- Blood is essential for protection, transportation, and regulation.
Blood Functions
- Protection:
- Hemostasis (preventing blood loss).
- Immune defense (mediated by white blood cells).
- Transportation:
- Oxygen, hormones, nutrients.
- Regulation:
- Maintaining acid-base balance (pH).
- Electrolyte balance.
- Body temperature.
Blood Characteristics
- Human body contains 4-6 liters of blood depending on weight and age.
- Venous blood is darker than arterial blood.
- Blood pH remains constant between 7.35 and 7.45.
- Blood viscosity is 3-5 times greater than water.
Blood Components
- Plasma:
- Makes up 50-60% of blood volume.
- Primarily composed of water (95%).
- Contains proteins, nutrients, electrolytes, waste products, and hormones.
- Cellular Components:
- Makes up the remaining 40-50% of blood volume.
- Includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Plasma Components in Detail
- Proteins:
- Carrier proteins: Transport fatty acids, cholesterol, bilirubin, copper, hormones etc.
- Blood clotting proteins: Contribute to hemostasis.
- Globulins: Participate in the immune system.
- Nutrients:
- Amino acids, sugars, and fatty acids from diet - essential for metabolism.
- Electrolytes:
- Maintain pH and osmotic pressure.
- Waste products:
- Urea, creatinine, lactic acid, and carbon dioxide.
- Hormones:
- Regulate cellular and organ functions.
Cellular Components in Detail
- Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells):
- Most abundant blood cell type.
- Responsible for oxygen transport and carbon dioxide removal.
- Contain hemoglobin, a protein with iron-containing heme groups that bind oxygen.
- Biconcave shape increases surface area for gas exchange and allows passage through small capillaries.
- Lack organelles, maximizing space for hemoglobin and eliminating energy expenditure on cellular processes.
- Production regulated by erythropoietin.
- Lifespan: 120 days.
- Leukocytes (White Blood Cells):
- Constitute approximately 1% of blood cells.
- Percentage increases during infection.
- Function as immune cells, defending against pathogens.
- Platelets (Thrombocytes):
- Acellular fragments derived from bone marrow megakaryocytes.
- Circular, anuclear, and small (2-3 microns in diameter).
- Capable of changing shape, becoming spidery when activated.
- Lifespan: 10 days.
- Primary function is hemostasis (stopping bleeding).
Hematopoiesis
- Process of blood cell production.
- Originates from hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow.
- Regulated by various factors.
Blood Transportation
- Protein Carriers:
- Transport various substances including minerals, hormones, fatty acids, and certain proteins.
- Albumin is a key protein carrier for many molecules.
- Oxygen Transport:
- Performed by erythrocytes through hemoglobin.
- Each erythrocyte contains approximately 250 million hemoglobin molecules.
- One hemoglobin molecule can bind four oxygen molecules.
- Hemoglobin structure includes a heme group, a metalloporphyrin containing an iron atom essential for oxygen binding
Heme Formation and Degradation
- Heme Formation:
- A four-step process:
- Formation of α-amino-levulinate (ALA) from succinyl CoA and glycine.
- Formation of porphobilinogen from two ALA molecules.
- Formation of protoporphyrin from four porphobilinogen molecules.
- Chelation of iron to protoporphyrin to form heme.
- A four-step process:
- Heme Degradation:
- Red blood cells are phagocytized by phagocytes in the reticuloendothelial system (RES) (spleen, liver, and bone marrow).
- Heme is broken down into bilirubin, which is transported to the liver by albumin.
- Bilirubin is converted into bilirubin glucuronide and excreted into bile, eventually becoming stercobilin in feces (giving feces its color).
- Bilirubin can also be excreted as urobilin in urine (contributing to its yellowish color).
- Porphyria:
- A group of disorders characterized by porphyrin buildup due to defects in heme synthesis enzymes.
Hemostasis (Stopping Bleeding)
- Primary Hemostasis:
- An initial, emergency response to bleeding.
- Not permanent or stable.
- Involves two steps:
- Vasoconstriction: Blood vessels constrict, reducing blood flow to the injured area upon injury.
- Platelet Plug Formation: Activated platelets adhere to the injured area, forming a provisional plug.
- Secondary Hemostasis:
- Reinforces the platelet plug, creating a permanent seal.
- Blood Coagulation (Clotting): A cascade of enzymatic reactions triggered by tissue factors.
- Leads to the formation of fibrin, which creates a mesh over the platelet plug.
- Coagulation Cascade:
- A series of enzymatic reactions involving clotting factors (expressed as numbers).
- Results in the activation of thrombin, which converts fibrinogen into fibrin.
The Coagulation Cascade
- The coagulation cascade is a complex process that leads to the formation of a blood clot.
- It is divided into two main pathways: the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways.
- Intrinsic Pathway
- Triggered by contact with a foreign surface.
- First factor activated is factor XII.
- Involves factors XII, XI, IX, and X.
- Extrinsic Pathway
- Triggered by contact with damaged tissue.
- First factor activated is factor VII.
- Involves factor VII and X.
- Common Pathway
- Both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways converge into the common pathway.
- Factor X is activated into factor Xa.
- Factor Xa activates prothrombin into thrombin.
- Thrombin activates fibrinogen into fibrin.
Hemostasis
- Primary Hemostatic Plug
- Platelets adhere to the site of injury, releasing factors that activate the coagulation cascade.
- This creates a temporary plug.
- Secondary Hemostatic Plug
- Fibrin mesh forms around the platelet plug, strengthening it.
- Fibrin
- Formed from fibrinogen by thrombin.
- Forms a mesh that traps platelets and blood cells, creating a stable clot.
Blood Typing
- The ABO system classifies blood types based on antigens present on red blood cells.
- Antigens
- Proteins that can trigger an immune response.
- Type A: Expresses A antigens.
- Type B: Expresses B antigens.
- Type O: Expresses neither A nor B antigens.
- Type AB: Expresses both A and B antigens.
- Antibodies
- Proteins that bind to antigens, triggering immune responses.
- Individuals naturally form antibodies against antigens they lack (for example, a person with type A blood has B antibodies).
- Transfusion
- Donor blood must have compatible antigens with recipient blood to avoid immune rejection.
- Type O individuals can donate to any blood type (universal donors).
- Type AB individuals can receive blood from any blood type (universal recipients).
Rhesus Blood Type
- The Rhesus (Rh) system is another significant blood typing system.
- Rh Positive
- Individuals express the RhD antigen on their red blood cells.
- RhD antigen is not naturally occurring and is often acquired through pregnancy or other sensitizing events.
- Rh Negative
- Individuals do not express the RhD antigen.
- RhD antibodies can be developed after exposure to RhD positive blood.
- Importance
- Important for blood transfusions and pregnancy to avoid Rh incompatibility issues.
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Explore the essential components and functions of blood in this quiz. Understand the roles of blood cells, plasma, and how blood contributes to protection, transportation, and regulation in the human body. Test your knowledge of blood characteristics such as pH levels and viscosity.
