Erythrocyte Development Quiz

To maintain normal plasma osmotic pressure and act as carrier molecules for free fatty acids, some drugs, and steroid hormones.

To act as antibodies (immunoglobulins), transport some hormones and mineral salts, and inhibit some proteolytic enzymes.

Responsible for coagulation of blood.

<p>They have a range of functions including muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, and maintenance of acid-base balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The transport of gas, mainly oxygen, and some carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To participate in the body's immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in blood clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haemopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>oxygen, nutrients, hormones, heat, antibodies, cells of the immune system, clotting factors, and wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasma constitutes 55% of the volume of blood, and the cell fraction constitutes 45%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood cells and plasma can be separated by centrifugation (spinning) or by simple gravity when blood is allowed to stand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood makes up about 7% of body weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The total blood volume is about 80 mL/kg body weight in males and 70 mL/kg in females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The continual blood flow maintains a fairly constant environment for body cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heat produced from metabolically active organs is distributed around the body by the bloodstream, maintaining core body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The total blood volume in adults is about 80 mL/kg body weight in males and 70 mL/kg in females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erythropoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biliverdin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leukocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elimination of parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heparin and histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Degranulate within seconds of binding an allergen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actively motile and phagocytic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actively phagocytic and synthesise and release cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In tissues, including lymphatic tissue such as lymph nodes and the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promote blood clotting and haemostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce or stop blood flow through the damaged vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convert inactive fibrinogen to insoluble threads of fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of factors II, VII, IX and X.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intrinsic pathway is triggered when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining (endothelium).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The breakdown of fibrin, or fibrinolysis, is the first stage of thrombolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive feedback mechanisms promote the continuation of self-perpetuating blood clotting processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perfect smoothness of normal blood vessel lining prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thromboplastin or tissue factor initiates coagulation when released from damaged tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Activators released from the damaged endothelial cells convert plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin in thrombolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heparin and antithrombin III are anticoagulants that rapidly deactivate activated clotting factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers