5 Questions
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Transporting oxygen to body tissues and releasing carbon dioxide to the lungs
Which element constitutes about 90% of plasma volume?
Water
Which plasma protein helps keep fluid from leaking out of blood vessels into other tissues?
Albumin
Which component constitutes about 55% of blood volume?
Plasma
What is the average blood volume in the human body?
5 liters
Test your knowledge of blood physiology with this quiz covering blood volume, functions, and composition. Learn about the transport, defensive, hemostatic, and homeostatic functions of blood, as well as its composition including plasma and cellular components.
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