Cardiovascular System - Blood Quiz

What is the primary function of blood?

• To deliver oxygen and nutrients

• To remove wastes from body cells

• To defend against disease

• All of the above

What percentage of blood is made up of red blood cells?

• 45%

• 55%

• 99%

• 1%

What is the liquid component of blood called?

• Plasma

• Serum

• Hemoglobin

• Platelets

What is hemopoiesis?

Answer explanation

Hemopoiesis, also known as hematopoiesis, is the process of blood cell formation in the body, occurring primarily in the bone marrow. It produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets essential for various bodily functions.

What are the three types of hemopoiesis?

Answer explanation

The three types of hemopoiesis are myelopoiesis (formation of myeloid cells), lymphopoiesis (formation of lymphoid cells), and erythropoiesis (formation of red blood cells). Each type is crucial for blood cell development.

What is the process of leukocyte production called?

• Leukopoiesis

• Erythropoiesis

• Hemostasis

• Hemoglobin

What hormone do the kidneys produce to stimulate red blood cell production?

• Erythropoietin

• Leukopoietin

• Hemoglobin

• Platelet factor

What is hypoxemia?

• Low level of oxygen in blood

• High level of carbon dioxide

• High blood pressure

• Low blood sugar

What is the function of hemoglobin?

• Transport oxygen

• Fight infections

• Clot blood

• Regulate pH

What are the three steps of hemostasis?

• Vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, coagulation

• Vascular spasm, blood typing, leukopoiesis

• Erythropoiesis, hemostasis, leukopoiesis

• Hemoglobin formation, vascular spasm, blood clotting