What is the liquid in which the cellular components of blood are suspended?

• Serum

• Plasma

• Water

• Hemoglobin

Which of the following is NOT a cellular component of blood?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the scientific name for red blood cells?

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Hemocytes

What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

What is the primary function of plasma in the blood?

• To carry oxygen

• To transport blood cells, hormones, nutrients, antibodies, and minerals

• To produce red blood cells

• To clot the blood

What is the composition of plasma in terms of water and dissolved components?

• 80% water, 20% dissolved components

• 85% water, 15% dissolved components

• 90% water, 10% dissolved components

• 95% water, 5% dissolved components

What color is the liquid portion of blood known as plasma?

• Reddish

• Bluish

• Yellowish

• Greenish

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

• Fight infections

• Transport oxygen

• Clot blood

• Produce antibodies

Which element of blood is responsible for clotting?

• white blood cell

• platelets

• red blood cell

• plasma

What protein in red blood cells gives blood its red color?

• Myoglobin

• Collagen

• Hemoglobin

• Keratin