5 Questions
What is the main protein in blood plasma?
Albumin
Which blood cell type is most abundant in vertebrate blood?
Red blood cells
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Facilitate oxygen transport
What gives vertebrate blood its bright red color when oxygenated?
Hemoglobin
What is the main component of blood plasma by volume?
Water
Study Notes
Blood Components
- Main protein in blood plasma: Albumin
- Most abundant blood cell type in vertebrates: Red blood cells
- Main function of red blood cells: Transporting oxygen from lungs to body tissues
- Substance giving vertebrate blood its bright red color when oxygenated: Oxygen-bound hemoglobin
- Main component of blood plasma by volume: Water
Test your knowledge about the composition of blood, including its components and functions in the circulatory system.
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