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What is the main function of red blood cells?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
- Regulating homeostasis
- Defending against microbes
- Stopping bleeding
- Transporting oxygen to body tissues and releasing carbon dioxide to the lungs (correct)
Which element constitutes about 90% of plasma volume?
Which element constitutes about 90% of plasma volume?
- Glucose
- Albumin
- Water (correct)
- Sodium (Na)
Which plasma protein helps keep fluid from leaking out of blood vessels into other tissues?
Which plasma protein helps keep fluid from leaking out of blood vessels into other tissues?
- Prothrombin
- Fibrinogen
- Albumin (correct)
- Globulin
Which component constitutes about 55% of blood volume?
Which component constitutes about 55% of blood volume?
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What is the average blood volume in the human body?
What is the average blood volume in the human body?
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