12 Questions
What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
Contribute to osmotic pressure and serve as blood buffer
Which part of the blood is composed mainly of water and serves as a transport medium for nutrients and waste products?
Plasma
Why do the formed elements composed of living cells settle at the bottom after centrifugation?
They are denser than the yellow liquid above them.
Which component of blood helps protect the body from pathogens?
Antibodies
What is the primary role of albumin in blood?
Contributes to osmotic pressure and acts as a blood buffer
Why does the composition of blood vary as cells exchange substances with it?
To adjust protein levels based on metabolic demands
What is the pH of blood?
7.35-7.45
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
Erythrocytes
What is the approximate volume of blood in a healthy adult?
5-6 liters
Where do erythrocytes settle when blood is separated into its components?
At the bottom
Which part of blood is termed as the only fluid tissue in the human body?
Plasma
What is the normal range for blood temperature?
37oC - 38oC
Learn about the physical characteristics and volume of blood, including color, taste, pH, and temperature. Explore the important functions of blood in transporting nutrients, wastes, hormones, and body heat.
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