A&P Blood

Which one of the following types of blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen to the cells

• Leukocytes

• Granulocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Thrombocytes

Which one of the following is a characteristic of veins

• They carry oxygenated blood

• Blood flow is under pressure

• The vessels have a thick layer of muscle

• The vessels have valves

Which of the following is involved in the blood clotting process

• Thrombocytes

• Leukocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Granulocytes

What is the main function of white blood cells

• Defence and immunity

• Regulation of waste

• Protection and clotting

• Regulation of hormones

What is the function on platelets

• Breakdown of waste material

• Forming links with capillaries

• Building resistance to infection

• Clotting

What is not associated with arteries

• Thick muscuar walls

• Valves

• Blood under high pressure

• Oxygenated blood

What moves blood through veins

• Muscle movement and breathing

• Pulse and blood pressure

• Contraction of the heart

• Arteries

Why do veins contain vales

• To block the flow of blood

• To prevent backflow of blood

• To help the flow of blood

• To create passages for the blood to flow

What best describes a capillary

• Large blood vessels

• Single celled, thin walled vessels

• Vessels that only flow one direction

The human body consists of ______of blood

• 3-4 ml

• 6-8 cups

• 8-12 ounces

• 4-6 litres