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Which component of blood is responsible for helping to maintain osmotic pressure in the blood?
Which component of blood is responsible for helping to maintain osmotic pressure in the blood?
- Blood plasma (correct)
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
What is the main function of blood plasma?
What is the main function of blood plasma?
- Maintaining electrolyte balance (correct)
- Assisting in blood clotting
- Transporting oxygen to the cells
- Regulating body temperature
What is the normal hematocrit range for females?
What is the normal hematocrit range for females?
- 36%-47% (correct)
- 40%-54%
- 90%-100%
- 55%-68%
Which component of blood is responsible for essential blood clotting?
Which component of blood is responsible for essential blood clotting?
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What is the main component of blood plasma?
What is the main component of blood plasma?
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What is the main function of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What is the main function of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
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Which mineral in blood plasma helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance?
Which mineral in blood plasma helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance?
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What percentage of total blood volume does blood plasma make up?
What percentage of total blood volume does blood plasma make up?
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Which component of blood plasma helps carry amino acids and fatty acids to various cells in the body for energy and nourishment?
Which component of blood plasma helps carry amino acids and fatty acids to various cells in the body for energy and nourishment?
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What is the main component of blood that measures the volume of packed red blood cells (RBC) relative to whole blood?
What is the main component of blood that measures the volume of packed red blood cells (RBC) relative to whole blood?
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