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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes up more than 99% of blood cells?

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

What is the primary function of albumins in blood plasma?

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

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

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

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

<p>Platelets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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

Which component makes up the majority of blood cells?

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

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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

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

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

What is the composition of plasma in the blood?

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

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