Module 1 Anatomy 2

Front

What is one of the primary functions of blood?

Back

Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones

Front

Plasma is primarily composed of which of the following?

Back

Water, proteins, electrolytes

Front

Why are plasma proteins important in the blood?

Back

To maintain osmotic pressure

Front

Red blood cells typically live for how many days?

Back

120 days

Front

What is the function of hemoglobin?

Back

Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide

Front

Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

Back

Lymphocytes

Front

Which white blood cell is the first to arrive at the site of infection?

Back

Neutrophils

Front

A patient with severe allergies is likely to have increased levels of which white blood cell?

Back

Eosinophils

Front

What is measured by a CBC (Complete Blood Count)?

Back

Leukocytes and thrombocytes

Front

Blood clots are formed by which of the following?

Back

Activated plasma proteins, fibrinogen, and other clotting factors