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What is the primary function of antibodies in the blood?
What is the primary function of antibodies in the blood?
- To destroy pathogenic substances (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To initiate blood clotting
- To transport hormones to their target cells
What is the main component of blood that helps to regulate pH levels?
What is the main component of blood that helps to regulate pH levels?
- Plasma (correct)
- Platelets
- Leukocytes
- Hormones
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
- Production of hormones (correct)
- Transportation of oxygen
- Protection against invading microorganisms
- Regulation of body temperature
What is the term for the process by which blood helps to regulate body temperature?
What is the term for the process by which blood helps to regulate body temperature?
What is the approximate volume of blood in an average adult?
What is the approximate volume of blood in an average adult?
What is the term for the suspended substances found in plasma?
What is the term for the suspended substances found in plasma?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the approximate percentage of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the approximate percentage of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Which type of protein is responsible for maintaining osmotic balance in the blood?
Which type of protein is responsible for maintaining osmotic balance in the blood?
What is the average concentration of hemoglobin in 100 ml of male blood?
What is the average concentration of hemoglobin in 100 ml of male blood?
What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?
What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?
What is the approximate diameter of a red blood cell?
What is the approximate diameter of a red blood cell?
What is the term for the ratio between plasma and cellular elements in blood?
What is the term for the ratio between plasma and cellular elements in blood?
Where are nucleated red blood cells produced in the early weeks of embryonic life?
Where are nucleated red blood cells produced in the early weeks of embryonic life?
What is the name of the anemia caused by the loss of function of bone marrow?
What is the name of the anemia caused by the loss of function of bone marrow?
What is the term for the production of all types of blood cells?
What is the term for the production of all types of blood cells?
What is the name of the waste product that is excreted by the kidneys?
What is the name of the waste product that is excreted by the kidneys?
What is the term for a condition where the percentage of red blood cells is above 45%?
What is the term for a condition where the percentage of red blood cells is above 45%?
What is the primary cause of Erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the primary cause of Erythroblastosis fetalis?
Which disease is also known as Mediterranean anemia?
Which disease is also known as Mediterranean anemia?
What is the average lifespan of red blood cells in the circulatory system?
What is the average lifespan of red blood cells in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of cytoplasmic enzymes in red blood cells?
What is the primary function of cytoplasmic enzymes in red blood cells?
What is the role of ATP in red blood cells?
What is the role of ATP in red blood cells?
Why do red blood cells become more fragile over time?
Why do red blood cells become more fragile over time?
