18 Questions
What is the main function of blood plasma?
Transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones
What is the role of albumin in blood plasma?
Transporting fatty acids and steroid hormones
Which stem cell type becomes erythrocytes and platelets?
Myeloid stem cell
What stimulates the development of platelets?
Thrombopoietin from the liver and kidney
What is the normal percentage of red blood cells (RBC) in the blood?
45%
What is the primary function of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
Assisting in blood clotting
Which type of anemia is most commonly associated with sickled RBC?
Hemolytic anemia
What is the primary cause of vitamin deficiency anemia?
Poor diet
Among the leukocytes, which type provides general nonspecific immunity against foreign cells or body cells that don’t express 'self' proteins?
Natural killer cells
Which leukocyte type is good against bacteria and contains lyszyme and defensins to breakdown membranes and walls?
Neutrophils
What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
Repairing damaged blood vessels
What is the characteristic feature of granular leukocytes?
Abundant granules in the cytoplasm
What is the normal percentage of hemoglobin saturation?
95-100%
What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
Carrying oxygen away from the lungs
Which mineral helps to absorb and transport iron in the body?
Copper
What is the primary cause of sickle cell disease?
Abnormal hemoglobin
Which nutrient is essential for erythrocyte (red blood cell) production?
Folate
What happens to red blood cells (RBCs) after living for about 120 days?
Their iron is stored or recycled
Test your knowledge about the composition and functions of blood in the cardiovascular system with this quiz focusing on Chapter 18.1. Explore topics such as the formed elements, plasma, transportation, defense, and homeostasis.
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