Composition of Blood in Humans Quiz

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What are the two main portions of blood in humans?

  • Platelets and Thrombocytes
  • Plasma and Formed elements (correct)
  • Nutrients and Wastes
  • Erythrocytes and Leukocytes

What percentage of the volume of blood do the formed (cellular) elements occupy?

  • 60%
  • 75%
  • 30%
  • 45% (correct)

What is the function of plasma in blood?

  • Assisting in blood clotting
  • Containing nutrients, wastes, salts, and proteins (correct)
  • Fighting off infections
  • Transporting oxygen to cells

Why is an anticoagulant added before spinning the whole blood in a centrifuge?

<p>To prevent the blood from clotting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood forms a dense red pellet at the bottom of a centrifuge tube?

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

What is the main function of blood in maintaining homeostasis?

<p>Transporting oxygen from the lungs to body tissue and carbon dioxide from body tissue to the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes blood in mammals?

<p>It is a liquid tissue that acts as a transport medium for various substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ system is responsible for producing nutrients from the food we eat?

<p>Digestive system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood during inhalation in the lungs?

<p>Oxygen is transported from the lungs to body tissues by the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body do disease-fighting substances get transported to by blood?

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

In the context of blood functions, what is the significance of maintaining internal body levels at a normal range?

<p>It helps prevent excessive variation in essential bodily substances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) in the human body?

<p>Transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of a mature Red Blood Cell (RBC)?

<p>7-8 µm in diameter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential for hemoglobin to effectively transport oxygen and carbon dioxide?

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

What condition occurs when an individual has an insufficient number of red blood cells or inadequate hemoglobin?

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

In what state does iron exist when combined with oxygen during the transportation process in the blood?

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

Which blood disorder is characterized by a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen effectively?

<p>Iron-deficiency anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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