Mr. Little - Blood Quiz Terms

The blood volume in an average adult is approximately

• 1-2 liters

• 2-4 liters

• 4-6 liters

• 6-8 liters

The formed elements are suspended in a watery fluid called

• plasma

• lymph

• serum

• hemostasis

Which of the following is another name for "red blood cell"?

• thrombocyte

• erythrocyte

• leukocyte

• lymphocyte

All of the following are true about red blood cells EXCEPT:

• lifespan of approximately 120 days

• contain nuclei

• carry oxygen

• contain hemoglobin

The normal pH of blood is about:

• 8.6

• 6.8

• 7.4

• 4.7

The function of hemoglobin is to:

• aid in the process of blood clotting

• protect the body against infection

• carry nutrients from the intesting to the bod's cells

• carry oxygen

In a healthy adult, erythrocytes are formed in the

• yellow bone marow

• lymphoid tissue

• liver

• red bone marrow

Together, leukocytes and platelets comprise what percentage of whole blood volume?

• 1

• 55

• 45

• 10

What determines whether blood is bright red of dull (red-bluish) in color?

• a person's genetics

• the blood type of the person

• the amount of oxygen carried in the blood

• the amount of platelets in the blood

Which of the following are NOT found dissolved in blood plasma?

• respiratory gases

• erythrocytes

• sodium

• nutrients