Cardiovascular System Review

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What are the functions of blood?

Back

Transports oxygen, waste, and hormones

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What are the components of whole blood?

Back

Plasma and formed elements

Front

What is the composition of plasma?

Back

90% water and 10% dissolved substances

Front

What is the pH range of blood?

Back

7.35 to 7.45

Front

What is the role of albumin in plasma?

Back

Regulates osmosis between blood and tissues

Front

What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

Back

To transport oxygen around the body

Front

What shape allows erythrocytes to have a greater surface area?

Back

Biconcave

Front

How many chains does hemoglobin have?

Back

4

Front

What is the function of leukocytes?

Back

To protect the body from foreign cells or substances

Front

How do leukocytes differ from erythrocytes in terms of nuclei?

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Leukocytes always contain nuclei