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What is the main pigment that gives blood its red color?

  • Chlorophyll
  • Myoglobin
  • Melanin
  • Hemoglobin (correct)

Which organ destroys blood in the body?

  • Spleen (correct)
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Lungs

What is the main component of blood plasma?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Water (correct)
  • White blood cells

What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of blood called?

<p>Haematology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which blood is formed called?

<p>Haematopoesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the circulatory system?

<p>The circulatory system helps in the circulation of blood throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of blood in a normal healthy adult person?

<p>The volume of blood in a normal healthy adult person is about 5-6 liters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of blood plasma?

<p>Blood plasma is a pale yellowish fluid that constitutes around 55% of the total blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of biology that studies blood called?

<p>The branch of biology that studies blood is called Haematology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which blood cells are formed called?

<p>The process by which blood cells are formed is called Haematopoesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is Hemoglobin?

The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Which organ destroys blood?

An organ that filters the blood and removes old or damaged blood cells.

Main component of blood plasma?

Water makes up about 90% of blood plasma.

What is Haematology?

The study of blood and blood disorders.

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What is Haematopoesis?

The process of blood cell formation from stem cells.

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Function of the circulatory system?

Transports nutrients, gases, hormones, immunity cells and waste throughout the body.

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Blood volume in an adult?

A normal healthy adult has about 5-6 liters of blood.

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What is blood plasma?

Blood plasma is a pale yellowish fluid that constitutes around 55% of the total blood volume.

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What studies blood?

The branch of biology that studies blood is called Haematology.

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What forms blood cells?

The process by which blood cells are formed is called Haematopoesis.

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Study Notes

Blood Composition and Functions

  • Hemoglobin is the main pigment that gives blood its red color.

Organ Function

  • The spleen is the organ that destroys old, damaged red blood cells and other foreign substances in the body.

Blood Plasma

  • Water is the main component of blood plasma, making up about 92% of its composition.
  • Blood plasma is composed of 92% water, 7% proteins, and 1% other substances such as nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Study of Blood

  • Hematology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of blood.

Blood Formation

  • Hematopoiesis is the process by which blood cells are formed, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Circulatory System

  • The function of the circulatory system is to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.

Blood Volume

  • The average volume of blood in a normal healthy adult person is around 5 liters.

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