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What is the main function of plasma?
What is the main function of plasma?
Which component forms the highest percentage of plasma?
Which component forms the highest percentage of plasma?
What is the significance of the albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio?
What is the significance of the albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio?
Which plasma protein is responsible for blood coagulation?
Which plasma protein is responsible for blood coagulation?
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What is the function of plasma globulins?
What is the function of plasma globulins?
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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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Description
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.
