Cardiovascular System - Blood

What is the average amount of blood in an adult's body?

• 2 to 4 pints

• 5 to 7 pints

• 8 to 10 pints

• 12 to 14 pints

What are the functions of blood in the body? (p.266)

What percentage of plasma is made up of water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 92%

Medical term for red blood cells

• Platelets

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Erythrocytes

Medical term for white blood cells

• Platelets

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Erythrocytes

Medical term for platelets

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Erythrocytes

Which protein in plasma is necessary for blood clotting?

• Albumin

• Fibrinogen

• Hemoglobin

• Myoglobin

What is the role of albumin in blood plasma?

• To transport oxygen

• To aid in digestion

• To maintain blood volume

• To produce antibodies

What is the main function of gamma globulin in the blood?

• To aid in blood clotting

• To synthesize antibodies

• To transport oxygen

• To dissolve nutrients

Which vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of prothrombin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin D