Blood Quiz

Which of the following is not a function of the blood?

• Prevent infection and blood loss.
• Regulates body temperature
• Transports oxygen, hormones, and wastes
• All of the above are functions of the blood.

The fluid matrix of the blood is known as

• plasma
• formed elements
• platelets
• leukocytes

In a sample of blood, what percentage is the hematocrit?

• 55%
• 44%
• 1%
• 100%

If a patient has 4.8L of blood, how much of that would be water?

• 2.376 L
• 2.64 L
• 4.32 L
• 1.76 L

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• fibrinogen is used in blood clotting
• globulins transport substances or fight infections
• albumin regulates osmosis
• the pH range of blood is 6.35 to 6.45

Which of the following would NOT be true of someone who has low hemoglobin?

• not enough iron molecules to attach to oxygen molecules
• low oxygen count
• adequate oxygen supply
• low number of hemes

Protection from foreign cells or substances is the function of what formed element?

• erythrocytes
• leukocytes
• platelets
• plasma

List an example of a granulocyte.

List an example of an agranulocyte.

If a patient has an allergic reaction, which of the following leukocytes would be affected by taking an antihistamine?

• neutrophils
• lymphoctes
• basophils
• monocytes