Cardiovascular Physiology Quiz
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What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

  • Carrying nutrients to cells
  • Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Functioning in blood clotting
  • Protecting against infection and cancer
  • What is the primary role of leukocytes (white blood cells)?

  • Functioning in blood clotting
  • Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Carrying nutrients to cells
  • Protecting against infection and cancer (correct)
  • What is the composition of blood plasma?

  • Water and platelets
  • Water and proteins (correct)
  • Water and leukocytes
  • Water and erythrocytes
  • What is the function of platelets in the blood?

    <p>Functioning in blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes up more than 99% of blood cells?

    <p>Erythrocytes (red blood cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the circulatory system is primarily responsible for the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

    <p>Erythrocytes (red blood cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of albumins in blood plasma?

    <p>Maintenance of osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is primarily responsible for protecting against infection and cancer?

    <p>Leukocytes (white blood cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the circulatory system is involved in blood clotting?

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

    Which part of the circulatory system is responsible for the pumping action?

    <p>The heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

    <p>Transport molecules rapidly over long distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component makes up the majority of blood cells?

    <p>Erythrocytes (red blood cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of platelets in the blood?

    <p>Function in blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of leukocytes (white blood cells)?

    <p>Protect against infection and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of plasma in the blood?

    <p>Water and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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