10 Questions
What is one of the primary ways blood helps maintain appropriate body temperature?
By absorbing and distributing heat throughout the body and to the skin surface
What is the purpose of blood acting as a reservoir for the body’s alkaline reserve of bicarbonate ions?
To regulate blood pH
What is the role of blood proteins in maintaining fluid volume in the circulatory system?
To prevent excessive fluid loss from the bloodstream into the tissue spaces
What is the consequence of excessive or abrupt changes in blood pH?
Jeopardized normal cell activities
What is the outcome of blood maintaining adequate fluid volume in the circulatory system?
Efficient blood circulation to all parts of the body
What functions do platelets and plasma proteins serve when a blood vessel is damaged?
Initiate clot formation to stop blood loss
Which components in blood assist in defending the body against bacteria and viruses?
Antibodies, complement proteins, and leukocytes
What is the main mechanism by which blood prevents infection?
Through the action of antibodies and leukocytes
In the context of blood protection, what is the role of complement proteins?
Aid in defending the body against foreign invaders
What is the primary function of leukocytes in blood with regard to protection?
Defending the body against pathogens
Explore the regulatory functions of blood, such as maintaining body temperature, normal pH levels in tissues, and serving as a reservoir for bicarbonate ions. Learn how blood proteins act as buffers to prevent drastic changes in pH.
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