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What is the primary function of leukocytes or WBCs in the protection function of blood?
What is the primary function of leukocytes or WBCs in the protection function of blood?
- Regulating body temperature
- Transferring water to and from tissues
- Initiating blood clotting and minimizing blood loss
- Destroying invading microorganisms and cancer cells (correct)
What is the approximate volume of blood in an average adult?
What is the approximate volume of blood in an average adult?
- 3 liters
- 7 liters
- 10 liters
- 5 liters (correct)
What is the function of platelet factors in the protection function of blood?
What is the function of platelet factors in the protection function of blood?
- Initiating blood clotting and minimizing blood loss (correct)
- Transferring water to and from tissues
- Destroying pathogenic substances
- Regulating body temperature
What is the main component of blood that contains proteins, enzymes, nutrients, waste, hormones, electrolytes, and gases?
What is the main component of blood that contains proteins, enzymes, nutrients, waste, hormones, electrolytes, and gases?
What is the function of blood in regulating pH levels?
What is the function of blood in regulating pH levels?
What is the term used to describe the blood cells and platelets in the formed elements of blood?
What is the term used to describe the blood cells and platelets in the formed elements of blood?
What is the ratio of plasma to cellular elements in a healthy individual?
What is the ratio of plasma to cellular elements in a healthy individual?
During the middle trimester of gestation, which organ is the main site for production of red blood cells?
During the middle trimester of gestation, which organ is the main site for production of red blood cells?
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 term for a deficiency of red blood cells?
What is the term for a deficiency of red blood cells?
What is the cause of blood loss anemia?
What is the cause of blood loss anemia?
What is the term for the loss of function of bone marrow?
What is the term for the loss of function of bone marrow?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the difference in the average number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter between men and women?
What is the difference in the average number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter between men and women?
What is the function of albumin in blood plasma?
What is the function of albumin in blood plasma?
What is the function of gamma globulins in blood plasma?
What is the function of gamma globulins in blood plasma?
What is the percentage of hemoglobin in every 100 ml of red blood cells?
What is the percentage of hemoglobin in every 100 ml of red blood cells?
What is the function of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What is the function of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What is the primary cause of erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the primary cause of erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the main function of cytoplasmic enzymes in red blood cells?
What is the main function of cytoplasmic enzymes in red blood cells?
What is the consequence of the deficiency of polypeptide chain in thalassemia?
What is the consequence of the deficiency of polypeptide chain in thalassemia?
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 role of ATP in maintaining red blood cell function?
What is the role of ATP in maintaining red blood cell function?
What is the consequence of the deterioration of red blood cell metabolic systems over time?
What is the consequence of the deterioration of red blood cell metabolic systems over time?
