Circulation Review

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

• red blood cell
• white blood cell
• platelets
• plasma

Another name for RBC's:

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

Another name for WBC's:

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

The largest blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart:

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

Medium blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart:

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

Smallest blood vessel allows the exchange of O2, nutrients, and waste (CO2) from surrounding cells/tissues:

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

For every 1 white blood cell, there are ________ red blood cells.

• 500-1000
• 50-100
• 5000-10,000
• there are the same number of each type of blood cell in the body

Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?

• platelets
• red blood cells
• white blood cells
• plasma

Where are blood cells produced in the body?

• the heart
• bone marrow
• the brain
• in the blood

The fluid portion of blood that carries blood cells, glucose, proteins, fats, and wastes throughout the body.

• red blood cells
• white blood cells
• plasma
• platelets