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What is the main function of platelet factors in the blood?
What is the main function of platelet factors in the blood?
- To regulate body temperature
- To initiate blood clotting and minimize blood loss (correct)
- To transfer water to and from tissues
- To destroy invading microorganisms
What is the primary role of leukocytes or WBCs in the blood?
What is the primary role of leukocytes or WBCs in the blood?
- To initiate blood clotting
- To regulate body temperature
- To destroy invading microorganisms and cancer cells (correct)
- To transfer water to and from tissues
What is the name of the liquid part of the blood that contains various substances?
What is the name of the liquid part of the blood that contains various substances?
- Blood cells
- Platelets
- Serum
- Plasma (correct)
What is the function of blood in regulating body temperature?
What is the function of blood in regulating body temperature?
What is the name of the system of blood vessels that blood circulates through?
What is the name of the system of blood vessels that blood circulates through?
What is the total volume of blood in an average adult?
What is the total volume of blood in an average adult?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
What is the main function of red blood cells?
What is the average number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter in normal men?
What is the average number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter in normal men?
What is the primary function of albumin in blood plasma?
What is the primary 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 role of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What is the role of fibrinogen in blood plasma?
What percentage of plasma proteins is comprised of albumin?
What percentage of plasma proteins is comprised of albumin?
What is the average lifespan of RBCs in the circulatory system?
What is the average lifespan of RBCs in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of cytoplasmic enzymes in RBCs?
What is the primary function of cytoplasmic enzymes in RBCs?
What is the result of a deficiency of polypeptide chain in Thalasemia?
What is the result of a deficiency of polypeptide chain in Thalasemia?
What is the effect of the progressive decrease in metabolic activity of RBCs with time?
What is the effect of the progressive decrease in metabolic activity of RBCs with time?
What is the role of ATP in RBCs?
What is the role of ATP in RBCs?
What is the cause of Erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the cause of Erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the name of the ratio between plasma and cellular elements in the blood?
What is the name of the ratio between plasma and cellular elements in the blood?
What is the main organ responsible for producing red blood cells during the middle trimester of gestation?
What is the main organ responsible for producing red blood cells during the middle trimester of gestation?
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 name of the process by which all types of blood cells are produced?
What is the name of the process by which all types of blood cells are produced?
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 name of the sac where primitive, nucleated red blood cells are produced in early embryonic life?
What is the name of the sac where primitive, nucleated red blood cells are produced in early embryonic life?