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What is the primary function of regulation in the body?
What is the primary function of regulation in the body?
- Regulating pH levels in the bloodstream
- Facilitating nerve conduction
- Maintaining optimal ECF osmotic pressure (correct)
- Stabilizing body temperature
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of faulty regulation?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of faulty regulation?
- Enhanced immune response (correct)
- Fever
- Dehydration
- Acidosis
What is the primary site of regulation in the body?
What is the primary site of regulation in the body?
- Spleen
- Kidneys (correct)
- Brain
- Liver
Which of the following is a direct consequence of regulation of body temperature?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of regulation of body temperature?
What is the primary function of the renal system in relation to regulation?
What is the primary function of the renal system in relation to regulation?
What is the classification of blood?
What is the classification of blood?
What is the primary component of blood?
What is the primary component of blood?
What is the term for the study of blood and blood disorders?
What is the term for the study of blood and blood disorders?
What is the title of the edited volume?
What is the title of the edited volume?
Who is the editor of the volume 'Hematology'?
Who is the editor of the volume 'Hematology'?
What is the term used to describe the cellular elements in the connective tissue?
What is the term used to describe the cellular elements in the connective tissue?
What is the main function of the platelets in the blood?
What is the main function of the platelets in the blood?
What is the term used to describe the non-cellular component of the connective tissue?
What is the term used to describe the non-cellular component of the connective tissue?
What is the function of the white blood cells?
What is the function of the white blood cells?
What type of cell is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
What type of cell is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
What is the primary function of the transport system in the human body?
What is the primary function of the transport system in the human body?
Which of the following substances is NOT transported throughout the body?
Which of the following substances is NOT transported throughout the body?
What is the relationship between the transport system and buffer systems?
What is the relationship between the transport system and buffer systems?
What is a secondary function of the transport system?
What is a secondary function of the transport system?
What is the byproduct of the transport system's functioning?
What is the byproduct of the transport system's functioning?
What is the approximate volume of blood in adult males?
What is the approximate volume of blood in adult males?
What is the freezing point of blood?
What is the freezing point of blood?
What is the pH range of blood?
What is the pH range of blood?
What is the temperature of blood?
What is the temperature of blood?
What percentage of adult body weight is constituted by blood?
What percentage of adult body weight is constituted by blood?
How would you describe the texture of blood?
How would you describe the texture of blood?
What is the color of oxygen-rich blood?
What is the color of oxygen-rich blood?
What is the approximate volume of blood in adult females?
What is the approximate volume of blood in adult females?
Study Notes
Blood Composition
- Blood is a connective tissue made up of cellular elements and an extracellular matrix.
- The cellular elements, also known as the formed elements, include:
- Red blood cells (RBCs)
- White blood cells (WBCs)
- Platelets (cell fragments)
Blood Characteristics
- Blood is denser and thicker than water.
- It has a sticky and metallic texture.
- Its freezing point is 0.50°C.
- Blood can be classified as:
- Bright red (O2-rich)
- Dull red (O2-poor)
- The pH of blood ranges from 7.35 to 7.45.
- The normal temperature of blood is 38°C.
- Blood constitutes approximately 8% of an adult's body weight.
Blood Volume
- Adult males typically have 5-6 liters of blood.
- Females typically have 4-5 liters of blood.
Functions of Blood
- Transportation:
- Oxygen (O2)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Nutrients
- Hormones
- Waste products
- Heat
- Regulation:
- Body temperature
- ECF pH
- Osmotic pressure
- Buffer systems
- Respiratory regulation
- Renal function
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of hematology, including the characteristics of blood as a connective tissue. Edited by Hasan Hamid.
