5 Questions
What does the hematocrit measure?
The percent of the blood volume composed of red blood cells
Which components are included in the blood plasma?
Water, ions, proteins, nutrients, hormones, wastes
What is the primary function of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen to body tissues
What is the rapid assessment of blood composition called?
Hematocrit
Which of the following is a component of the cardiovascular system?
Heart, blood vessels, blood
Study Notes
Blood Composition
- Hematocrit measures the proportion of red blood cells in the blood.
- Blood plasma is composed of water, salts, sugars, lipids, hormones, gases, and proteins.
- The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
Cardiovascular System
- Rapid assessment of blood composition is called hematology.
- The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and blood vessels.
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system with this quiz. Identify the components of the cardiovascular system, understand the blood components, and grasp the cardiac cycle and cardiac activity. This quiz is designed to reinforce your understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
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