Blood Anatomy and Physiology

Composition and Physiology of Blood

Multiple Choice

How would an increase in the diameter of a blood vessel affect blood flow?

• It would decrease blood flow

• It would increase blood flow

• Blood flow would not be influenced by changes in blood vessel diameter

Multiple Choice

How would a decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel affect blood flow?

• It would decrease blood flow

• It would increase blood flow

• Blood flow would not be influenced by changes in blood vessel diameter

Multiple Choice

What is another name for Red Blood Cells?

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

Multiple Choice

Which type of cells carries the oxygen that enters the body and transports it to other cells and tissues?

• platelets

• erythrocytes

• leukocytes

Multiple Choice

What is another name for White Blood Cells?

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

Open Ended

What is the name of fluid portion of the blood?