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What is the main function of blood plasma?
What is the main function of blood plasma?
- Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Assisting in blood clotting
- Production of red blood cells
- Maintaining the body's electrolyte balance (correct)
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to various cells in the body?
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to various cells in the body?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Blood plasma (correct)
- White blood cells
What is the role of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What is the role of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
- Essential for blood clotting (correct)
- Maintaining osmotic pressure in the blood
- Assisting in oxygen transport
- Playing a role in immune function
Which of the following is a mineral found in blood plasma that helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance?
Which of the following is a mineral found in blood plasma that helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance?
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What does hematocrit (HCT) measure in blood?
What does hematocrit (HCT) measure in blood?
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