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Blood Composition and Functions

Biology ⇒ Human Biology

Blood Composition and Functions starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Blood Composition and Functions. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A patient has a low hematocrit value. What does this indicate about their blood?
Describe the difference between plasma and serum.
Describe the main function of red blood cells.
Describe the role of eosinophils in the blood.
Describe the role of fibrinogen in blood clotting.
Explain how blood helps in the regulation of pH in the body.
A patient has a low hematocrit value. What does this indicate about their blood?
A person with a high white blood cell count is likely experiencing which of the following? (1) Anemia (2) Infection (3) Dehydration (4) Hypothermia
A person with a high white blood cell count is likely experiencing which of the following? (1) Anemia (2) Infection (3) Dehydration (4) Hypothermia
Blood is classified as which type of tissue? (1) Epithelial (2) Connective (3) Muscle (4) Nervous
What is the normal pH range of human blood? (1) 6.0–6.5 (2) 7.35–7.45 (3) 8.0–8.5 (4) 5.5–6.0
Which blood component is most directly involved in defending the body against pathogens? (1) Platelets (2) Plasma (3) White blood cells (4) Red blood cells
Fill in the blank: The iron-containing pigment in red blood cells is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The percentage of red blood cells in blood is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which white blood cells engulf and digest pathogens is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of blood cell formation is called __________.
True or False: All blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
True or False: Blood helps in the transport of hormones throughout the body.
True or False: Blood plasma is about 90% water.
True or False: Blood transports metabolic waste products to the kidneys for excretion.