Blood: Liquid Connective Tissue Overview
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What is the extracellular matrix of blood called?

  • Cell mix
  • Blood layer
  • Fluid matrix
  • Blood plasma (correct)
  • How much is the total blood volume in an average-sized adult male?

  • ~80 mL/kg body weight
  • ~4 to 5 liters
  • ~5 to 6 liters (correct)
  • ~70 mL/kg body weight
  • What are the two main components of whole blood?

  • Formed elements and water
  • Cells and blood vessels
  • Liquid plasma and dissolved gases
  • Blood plasma and formed elements (correct)
  • Which function does blood serve in the body?

    <p>Transferring hormones from endocrine glands to other body cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the gender difference in total blood volume between adult males and females?

    <p>Variances in body size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) according to the text?

    <p>Transporting hemoglobin and carrying oxygen from lungs to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blood aid in the regulation of pH according to the text?

    <p>By dilution of acids and bases and excretion of metabolic wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of buffers in regulating pH as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Buffers convert strong acids or bases into weak ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blood help adjust body temperature according to the text?

    <p>Through the heat-absorbing and coolant properties of water in blood plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of white blood cells in the immune system based on the text?

    <p>Protecting against diseases through phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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