Blood Volume and Functions Quiz

What does blood distribute to the cells in the body?

• Oxygen, nutrients, and hormones

• Carbon dioxide and waste

• Water and salts

• Proteins and lipids

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

• Transport oxygen

• Fight infections

• Prevent excessive blood loss

• Regulate body temperature

What is the percentage of plasma in blood?

• 45%

• 1%

• 55%

• 60%

Which component of blood makes up 1% of its composition?

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells and platelets

• Water

What is the main component of plasma?

• Proteins

• Water

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

• Transport nutrients

• Fight infections

• Clot blood

• Regulate body temperature

Reorder the following to create a mnemonic for the blood functions

• Distributes

• Removes

• Attacks

• Clots

Blood functions can be divided into 2 main areas, these are

• Transportation

• Regulation

• Protection

Identify the chambers of the heart.

a

b

c

d

Right Atrium

Left Ventricle

Left Atrium

Right Ventricle