Physiology Quiz for Tanta University Nursing Students

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Questions and Answers

What is the main function of plasma?

Regulation of acid-base balance
Regulation of blood pressure
Regulation of ionic equilibrium
Regulation of osmotic pressure (correct)

Which component forms the highest percentage of plasma?

Plasma globulins
Water (correct)
Plasma albumin
Plasma proteins

What is the significance of the albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio?

It decreases in liver diseases (correct)
It increases in malnutrition
It is a measure of blood coagulation factors
It is unrelated to health conditions

Which plasma protein is responsible for blood coagulation?

<p>Fibrinogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of plasma globulins?

<p>Antibody production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Composition

Blood is composed of 55% plasma and 45% blood cells
The three major types of blood cells are:
Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
White blood cells (leucocytes)
Platelets (thrombocytes)

General Functions of Blood

Respiration:
- Carries oxygen from lungs to tissues
- Carries carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs
Temperature regulation
Nutrition:
- Carries food absorbed from intestine to cells
- Cells use the absorbed nutrients
Excretion:
- Carries waste products to excretory organs
Immunity:
- Transports leucocytes
- Transports antibodies

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This quiz is designed for nursing students studying physiology at Tanta University's Faculty of Medicine. It covers key topics and concepts related to human physiology, specifically tailored for the academic year 2023/2024. Test your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter with this quiz.