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What is the main function of blood in the body?
What is the main function of blood in the body?
- Support bone development
- Act as a coolant
- Regulate body temperature
- Transport nutrients and waste products (correct)
Why is blood denser than water?
Why is blood denser than water?
- The presence of dissolved substances (correct)
- It has proteins acting as pH buffers
- Because it contains more oxygen
- Due to its lower temperature
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting to prevent blood loss?
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting to prevent blood loss?
- RBC
- Platelets (correct)
- WBC
- Buffy coat
What is the condition called when an individual produces too many red blood cells?
What is the condition called when an individual produces too many red blood cells?
Where does the process of hemopoiesis occur in adults?
Where does the process of hemopoiesis occur in adults?
Which type of stem cell has the potential to become any cell type in the body?
Which type of stem cell has the potential to become any cell type in the body?
What is the approximate volume of blood in the body of a male?
What is the approximate volume of blood in the body of a male?
Which type of stem cell is committed to differentiate into a specific blood component?
Which type of stem cell is committed to differentiate into a specific blood component?
Where does the process of hemopoiesis occur before bone development?
Where does the process of hemopoiesis occur before bone development?
What do neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes have in common?
What do neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes have in common?
What is the main function of proteins in blood plasma?
What is the main function of proteins in blood plasma?
What percentage of blood vessels are filled with blood when sitting?
What percentage of blood vessels are filled with blood when sitting?
What symptoms might a person with anemia experience?
What symptoms might a person with anemia experience?
What is the primary constituent of the buffy coat in blood?
What is the primary constituent of the buffy coat in blood?
What is polycythemia characterized by?
What is polycythemia characterized by?
What is the main function of platelets in blood?
What is the main function of platelets in blood?
