17.2 Blood Composition and Characteristics
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17.2 Blood Composition and Characteristics

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What is the primary component of blood plasma?

  • Gases
  • Erythrocytes
  • Water (correct)
  • Albumin

    • What is the main function of albumin in blood plasma?

  • To maintain plasma osmotic pressure (correct)
  • To remove waste products from the blood
  • To regulate blood pH
  • To transport oxygen to tissues

    • What is the effect on blood viscosity when the number of red blood cells increases beyond the normal range?

  • Blood becomes less dense and flows more quickly
  • Blood becomes less viscous and flows more quickly
  • Blood becomes more viscous and flows more slowly (correct)
  • Blood becomes more alkaline and flows more slowly

    • What percentage of body weight is made up of blood?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range of blood?

    <p>7.35-7.45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of blood in a healthy adult male?

    <p>5-6 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes the most to the viscosity of blood?

    <p>Erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of blood when it is oxygen rich?

    <p>Scarlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solute vastly outnumbers other solutes in blood plasma?

    <p>Electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range of blood?

    <p>7.35 to 7.45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to keeping water in the bloodstream?

    <p>Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood viscosity when the number of red blood cells exceeds the normal range?

    <p>Viscosity increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the taste of blood?

    <p>Metallic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of blood in a healthy adult female?

    <p>3-4 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for some 60% of plasma protein?

    <p>Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does blood share with water?

    <p>Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

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