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What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
- Transport respiratory gases
- Help maintain blood pH within normal range
- Act as a barrier against pathogens
- Contribute to osmotic pressure and serve as blood buffer (correct)
Which part of the blood is composed mainly of water and serves as a transport medium for nutrients and waste products?
Which part of the blood is composed mainly of water and serves as a transport medium for nutrients and waste products?
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
- Plasma (correct)
Why do the formed elements composed of living cells settle at the bottom after centrifugation?
Why do the formed elements composed of living cells settle at the bottom after centrifugation?
- They are heavier than other components due to the presence of plasma proteins.
- They are denser than the yellow liquid above them. (correct)
- They are lighter than the plasma due to being mostly water and solutes.
- They have a higher water content compared to other components.
Which component of blood helps protect the body from pathogens?
Which component of blood helps protect the body from pathogens?
What is the primary role of albumin in blood?
What is the primary role of albumin in blood?
Why does the composition of blood vary as cells exchange substances with it?
Why does the composition of blood vary as cells exchange substances with it?
What is the pH of blood?
What is the pH of blood?
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
What is the approximate volume of blood in a healthy adult?
What is the approximate volume of blood in a healthy adult?
Where do erythrocytes settle when blood is separated into its components?
Where do erythrocytes settle when blood is separated into its components?
Which part of blood is termed as the only fluid tissue in the human body?
Which part of blood is termed as the only fluid tissue in the human body?
What is the normal range for blood temperature?
What is the normal range for blood temperature?
