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What is the most common plasma protein in blood?
What is the most common plasma protein in blood?
What is the average percentage of plasma in adult human blood?
What is the average percentage of plasma in adult human blood?
Which type of blood cell transports oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which type of blood cell transports oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which blood cells contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body?
Which blood cells contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body?
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Where does haematopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haematopoiesis occur in the body?
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Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic responses and attacks parasites?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic responses and attacks parasites?
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Study Notes
- Blood is a liquid that transports materials and blood cells in the body.
- Adult humans have an average of 5 liters of blood in their body.
- Blood is 55% plasma and 45% cellular elements, with albumin being the most common plasma protein.
- Blood plays a critical role in thermoregulation by diverting blood to the surface or core of the body.
- Haematopoiesis chemopoiesis occurs in bone marrow, mainly in the pelvis and breastbone.
- There are different types of blood cells, including erythrocytes and thrombocytes.
- Erythrocytes are biconcave disks, transport oxygen and carbon dioxide, and have a lifespan of a few days.
- Haemoglobin is a polypeptide responsible for the red appearance of blood and has a crucial role in respiration.
- There are two types of circulation: pulmonary and systemic.
- Oxyhaemoglobin is red, while deoxyhaemoglobin is dark red.
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Get ready to test your knowledge about the fascinating world of blood! This quiz covers various aspects of blood, including its composition, functions, and circulation. From red blood cells to plasma proteins, you'll need to recall important keywords specific to blood to answer these questions correctly. So, challenge yourself and see how much you know about this essential bodily fluid!
