Composition of Blood Quiz
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Which protein provides osmotic colloid pressure in the plasma and serves as a carrier protein for transporting substances such as hormones throughout the circulation?

  • Albumin (correct)
  • Serum
  • Fibrinogen
  • Globulin
  • What is the main function of gamma globulins?

  • Preventing plasma loss from capillaries
  • Serving as antibodies for immune response (correct)
  • Functioning as clotting factors
  • Transporting substances in the blood
  • Where are essentially all the albumin and fibrinogen of the plasma proteins formed?

  • Bone marrow
  • Liver (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Spleen
  • What is the composition of plasma in terms of water and solids?

    <p>$92%$ water, $9%$ solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between serum and plasma?

    <p>Serum lacks fibrinogen compared to plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the valve located between the right atrium and ventricle?

    <p>Tricuspid valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the AV valve to open between the atrium and ventricle?

    <p>When the blood pressure in an atrium is greater than in the corresponding ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with the bicuspid valve?

    <p>Mitral valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the interventricular septum?

    <p>Separates the two ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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