Blood Composition and Functions
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What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?

  • 98%
  • 95%
  • 80%
  • 92% (correct)

    • What is the pH range of red blood cells?

  • 7.35 - 7.45 (correct)
  • 7.50 - 7.60
  • 7.20 - 7.30
  • 7.70 - 7.80

    • What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

  • Regulating blood pH
  • Transporting oxygen (correct)
  • Transporting carbon dioxide
  • Maintaining blood pressure

    • How do red blood cells primarily transport carbon dioxide?

    <p>Through the formation of carbonic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate lifespan of red blood cells?

    <p>120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of oxygenated arterial blood?

    <p>Bright red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the adult human body is composed of water?

    <p>50-60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following body fluids serves as a lubricant to prevent the respiratory system from drying out?

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

    What is the primary function of sweat in the human body?

    <p>To regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average volume of blood in a human body?

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

    Which of the following functions is NOT a role of blood in the human body?

    <p>Energy production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following body fluids is essential for the complete digestion of fats and, to some extent, of proteins and carbohydrates?

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

    What is the primary function of the renal cortex in the kidneys?

    <p>To connect to the nephrons and facilitate blood vessel formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate pH of urine in a healthy adult?

    <p>6.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell has a lifespan of approximately 10 days?

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

    What is the primary mechanism of carbon dioxide transport in the blood?

    <p>Dissolved in the plasma as a gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of granulocytes in the blood?

    <p>To engulf and digest foreign particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of water in urine?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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