Blood Composition and Circulation Lecture
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What is the primary function of blood pressure?

  • To ensure high flow through the large vessels
  • To increase oxygen delivery to the tissues
  • To prevent leakage from the capillaries
  • To ensure even and efficient flow through the small capillaries (correct)
  • Which of the following blood proteins is responsible for transporting oxygen?

  • Albumin
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Haemoglobin (correct)
  • Fibrinogen
  • What is the role of immunoglobulins in the blood?

  • To transport oxygen
  • To regulate blood clotting
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To provide immune function (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a major component of blood?

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

    What is the process by which the blood forms clots to prevent excessive bleeding?

    <p>Coagulation cascade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protein in blood that helps to form clots?

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

    What is the result of the coagulation cascade?

    <p>Fibrinogen -&gt; Fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for the coagulation process?

    <p>Ca++ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common form of haemophilia?

    <p>Factor VIII deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of CD34+ in blood cells?

    <p>Surface antigen marker on stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of GM-CSF in haematopoiesis?

    <p>Stimulates production of neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils and monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal pH range for blood?

    <p>7.2-7.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of albumin in blood?

    <p>To maintain colloidal osmotic pressure and bind to small molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of immunoglobulins?

    <p>Maintaining colloidal osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of total blood protein constituted by fibrinogen?

    <p>7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which complement proteins 'coat' bacteria for phagocytosis?

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

    Which of the following is a function of the coagulation cascade?

    <p>Forming cross-linked fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of total blood protein constituted by globulins?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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