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What is the main function of albumins in plasma?
What is the main function of albumins in plasma?
To maintain normal plasma osmotic pressure and act as carrier molecules for free fatty acids, some drugs, and steroid hormones.
What is the main function of globulins in plasma?
What is the main function of globulins in plasma?
To act as antibodies (immunoglobulins), transport some hormones and mineral salts, and inhibit some proteolytic enzymes.
What is the main function of clotting factors in plasma?
What is the main function of clotting factors in plasma?
Responsible for coagulation of blood.
What is the main function of electrolytes in plasma?
What is the main function of electrolytes in plasma?
What is the main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
What is the main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
What is the main function of white blood cells (leukocytes)?
What is the main function of white blood cells (leukocytes)?
What is the main function of platelets (thrombocytes)?
What is the main function of platelets (thrombocytes)?
What is the process of blood cell formation called?
What is the process of blood cell formation called?
What are the components transported by blood?
What are the components transported by blood?
What is the composition of plasma and the cell fraction in blood?
What is the composition of plasma and the cell fraction in blood?
How can blood cells and plasma be separated?
How can blood cells and plasma be separated?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up?
How does the total blood volume vary between males and females?
How does the total blood volume vary between males and females?
What maintains a fairly constant environment for body cells?
What maintains a fairly constant environment for body cells?
How is heat distributed around the body?
How is heat distributed around the body?
What is the approximate blood volume in adults?
What is the approximate blood volume in adults?
What is the process of erythrocyte development from stem cells called?
What is the process of erythrocyte development from stem cells called?
What is the term for when all four oxygen-binding sites on a haemoglobin molecule are full?
What is the term for when all four oxygen-binding sites on a haemoglobin molecule are full?
What is the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis?
What is the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis?
What is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
What is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes?
What is formed from the haem part of the haemoglobin as it breaks down?
What is formed from the haem part of the haemoglobin as it breaks down?
What is the term for rising white cell numbers in the bloodstream?
What is the term for rising white cell numbers in the bloodstream?
What is the specialized role of eosinophils?
What is the specialized role of eosinophils?
What are the main substances contained in the cytoplasmic granules of basophils?
What are the main substances contained in the cytoplasmic granules of basophils?
What is the main function of mast cells?
What is the main function of mast cells?
What is the main action of monocytes in the body?
What is the main action of monocytes in the body?
What is the main function of macrophages?
What is the main function of macrophages?
What are the main locations where lymphocytes are found?
What are the main locations where lymphocytes are found?
What is the main function of platelets in the body?
What is the main function of platelets in the body?
What is the role of vasoconstriction in the process of haemostasis?
What is the role of vasoconstriction in the process of haemostasis?
What is the main function of the enzyme thrombin in the blood clotting process?
What is the main function of the enzyme thrombin in the blood clotting process?
What is the function of vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the function of vitamin K in blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What is the first stage of thrombolysis?
What is the first stage of thrombolysis?
What promotes the continuation of several self-perpetuating blood clotting processes?
What promotes the continuation of several self-perpetuating blood clotting processes?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?
What are the chemicals released from damaged tissue that initiate coagulation?
What are the chemicals released from damaged tissue that initiate coagulation?
What converts plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin in thrombolysis?
What converts plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin in thrombolysis?
What are the anticoagulants that rapidly deactivate activated clotting factors?
What are the anticoagulants that rapidly deactivate activated clotting factors?
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