24 Questions
What is the color of the fluid that circulates inside the cardiovascular system?
Reddish
What is the primary function of blood in the human body?
To circulate continuously inside the cardiovascular system
What is the system in which blood circulates continuously?
Cardiovascular system
What is a characteristic of blood mentioned in the passage?
It is a complex fluid
What is the primary component of plasma by percentage?
Water
What percentage of plasma is composed of plasma proteins?
7%
What type of substances are urea and creatinine examples of?
Metabolic products
What percentage of plasma is composed of solids?
9%
What is the term for the substances that provide nutrition to the cells?
Nutritive substances
What is an excellent acid-base buffer?
Hemoglobin in RBCs
What assists in the transport of CO2?
Carbonic anhydrase enzyme
What is maintained by the blood viscosity?
Arterial blood pressure
What is a function of RBCs?
Influencing blood viscosity
What is the role of RBCs in maintaining blood pressure?
They influence blood viscosity
What is erythropoiesis?
The process of producing new RBCs
What is the result of erythropoiesis?
Production of new RBCs
What is the opposite of erythropoiesis?
Hemolysis
What is the purpose of erythropoiesis?
To replenish the blood with new RBCs
What is the term for the study of RBC production?
Hematology
What happens to the rate of RBCs formation when O2 supply to the tissues decreases?
It increases
What is the effect of hypoxia on erythropoiesis?
It accelerates RBC formation
What is the relationship between tissue oxygenation and erythropoiesis?
Decreased oxygenation increases erythropoiesis
What triggers the increase in red blood cell formation?
Decreased oxygen supply to the tissues
How does the body respond to decreased oxygen supply to the tissues?
By increasing the production of red blood cells
Test your knowledge of blood, a vital fluid that circulates throughout the body. Learn about its composition, functions, and role in the cardiovascular system. Take this quiz to assess your understanding of blood and its importance in human health.
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