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What is the volume of blood in the average human body?
What is the volume of blood in the average human body?
- 5L (correct)
- 5ml
- 8L
- 7L
What percentage of plasma proteins are synthesized by the liver?
What percentage of plasma proteins are synthesized by the liver?
- 100%
- 20%
- 50%
- 93% (correct)
What is the pH range of blood?
What is the pH range of blood?
- 8.0-8.5
- 9.0-9.5
- 6.0-6.5
- 7.35-7.45 (correct)
What does the buffy coat in blood mainly consist of?
What does the buffy coat in blood mainly consist of?
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What is the main function of albumins in plasma?
What is the main function of albumins in plasma?
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What substance ties up calcium to prevent blood clotting in anticoagulant samples?
What substance ties up calcium to prevent blood clotting in anticoagulant samples?
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What is the main function of erythrocytes?
What is the main function of erythrocytes?
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Where does erythropoiesis start?
Where does erythropoiesis start?
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What is the main stimulus for triggering erythropoiesis?
What is the main stimulus for triggering erythropoiesis?
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Where are sensors for blood oxygen levels located?
Where are sensors for blood oxygen levels located?
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What is the fate of pluripotent stem cells (PPSC) dependent on?
What is the fate of pluripotent stem cells (PPSC) dependent on?
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Which organ can revert to producing blood cells if needed in an adult human?
Which organ can revert to producing blood cells if needed in an adult human?
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