Overview of Blood

What are the main components of blood?

• red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and serum

• red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and lymph

• red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin

• red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

• plasma

• platelets

• white blood cells

• red blood cells

What is the function of red blood cells?

• Transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide

• Producing antibodies

• Filtering waste products

• Produce hormones.

What is the function of white blood cells?

• The function of white blood cells is to fight off infections and diseases.

• The function of white blood cells is to produce hormones.

• The function of white blood cells is to regulate body temperature.

• The function of white blood cells is to transport oxygen throughout the body.

What is the function of platelets?

• Blood clotting

• Filtering waste products

• Producing antibodies

• Transporting oxygen

What is the liquid component of blood called?

• platelets

• hemoglobin

• serum

• plasma

What is the average volume of blood in an adult human?

• 5 liters

• 2 liters

• 10 liters

• 7 liters

What is the normal pH range of blood?

• 7.35-7.45

• 6.5-7.0

• 8.0-8.5

• 7.0-7.5

What is the process of blood cell formation called?

• thrombopoiesis

• erythropoiesis

• hematopoiesis

• leukopoiesis

What is the lifespan of red blood cells?

• 60 days

• 30 days

• 120 days

• 1 year