Blood Fluid Connective Tissue Functions Quiz
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What is the principal function of serum albumin in the bloodstream?

  • Retaining water in the bloodstream by its osmotic effect (correct)
  • Transporting oxygen and nutrients to the tissues
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Preventing excess blood loss

    • Which component of blood is responsible for preventing the onset of disease?

  • Plasma proteins
  • White blood cells (correct)
  • Platelets
  • Red blood cells

    • What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?

  • 7%
  • 10%
  • 55%
  • 90% (correct)

    • What is the principal function of immune proteins in the bloodstream?

    <p>Producing antibodies in response to foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carrying proteins in the bloodstream?

    <p>Carrying various molecules such as lipids, iron, copper, and vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the suspended components in the liquid matrix (plasma) of blood?

    <p>Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein in plasma is responsible for binding and carrying gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide?

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

    What is the predominant cation in plasma and a determinant of the total volume of extracellular fluid?

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

    Which plasma constituent plays a role in the transport of carbon dioxide and in the regulation of pH?

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

    What is the shape of a red blood cell (RBC)?

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

    Which ion has a buffering effect on the pH and is vital for chemical reactions of cells and for the metabolism of calcium?

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

    What is the function of hemoglobin?

    <p>Binding and carrying gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is predominantly an intracellular cation and occurs in plasma in low concentration?

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

    What is the principal anion of plasma?

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

    What is the shape of a white blood cell with nuclei that are not lobed?

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

    Which plasma constituent is an end product of protein metabolism?

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

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