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What is the main function of blood?
What is the main function of blood?
- Transports waste products to body cells
- Delivers nutrients and oxygen to body cells (correct)
- Regulates body temperature
- Produces enzymes for digestion
What is the main component of plasma?
What is the main component of plasma?
- Gases
- Water (correct)
- Hormones
- Enzymes
Where does the process of blood cell formation take place?
Where does the process of blood cell formation take place?
- Yellow bone marrow
- Spleen
- Red bone marrow (correct)
- Muscle tissue
Which type of blood cell is the most abundant?
Which type of blood cell is the most abundant?
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What are the constituents of plasma proteins?
What are the constituents of plasma proteins?
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Study Notes
Blood Function and Composition
- The main function of blood is to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.
- Plasma is the liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of its total volume.
- The main component of plasma is water (about 92%), with the remaining 8% consisting of proteins, nutrients, hormones, gases, and waste products.
Blood Cell Formation
- The process of blood cell formation, also known as hematopoiesis, takes place in the bone marrow.
Blood Cell Types
- The most abundant type of blood cell is the red blood cell (also known as erythrocytes).
Plasma Proteins
- Plasma proteins are a crucial component of plasma, making up about 7% of its total composition.
- The constituents of plasma proteins include albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen.
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