Physiology of Blood 1

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What gives arterial blood its bright red color?

  • High viscosity
  • Presence of carbon dioxide
  • Presence of reduced hemoglobin (Hb)
  • Presence of oxyhemoglobin (HbO2) (correct)

What is the primary factor contributing to the high viscosity of blood?

  • Low pH
  • Presence of cells (mainly RBCs) and plasma proteins (correct)
  • Presence of carbon dioxide
  • Presence of reduced hemoglobin (Hb)

What is the approximate percentage of blood volume occupied by blood cells (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets)?

  • 55%
  • 60%
  • 40%
  • 45% (correct)

What is the pH of arterial blood?

<p>7.4±0.02 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the more acidic nature of venous blood compared to arterial blood?

<p>Presence of carbon dioxide that forms carbonic acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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