Intro to blood - Quiz

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• Transports nutrients, gases, and wastes around the body.

• Produces hormones for growth and development.

• Provides structural support to the body.

• Regulates body temperature.

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Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the cardiovascular system?

• Heart

• Blood Vessels

• Blood

• Lungs

What are the functions of blood?

• Transports oxygen, waste, and hormones

• Produces energy

• Stores nutrients

• Synthesizes proteins

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Which of the following is a function of blood related to body regulation?

• Regulates body temperature, pH, and fluid volume

• Produces red blood cells

• Stores calcium

• Synthesizes vitamins

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How does blood help in preventing health issues?

• Prevents infection and blood loss

• Increases blood pressure

• Decreases heart rate

• Enhances muscle growth

What is the fluid matrix of blood known as?

• Serum

• Plasma

• Cytoplasm

• Lymph

What are the suspended cells in blood called?

• Plasma cells

• Formed elements

• Hemoglobin

• Platelets

What happens to plasma when whole blood is separated in a centrifuge?

• It falls to the bottom

• It remains in the middle

• It rises to the top

• It evaporates

What percentage of blood is composed of plasma?

• 44%

• 55%

• 1%

• 60%

How many times more viscous is blood compared to water?

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

• 6 times