Blood Composition Quiz

What is the primary component of plasma in blood?

• Proteins

• Water

• Minerals

• Gases

Which type of protein in plasma is primarily involved in blood clotting?

• Albumin

• Globins

• Fibrinogen

• Hemoglobin

What percentage of blood is composed of red blood cells according to the diagram?

• 1%

• 44%

• 55%

• 90%

What is the pH range of blood?

• 6.35 to 7.35

• 7.35 to 7.45

• 7.45 to 8.45

• 5.00 to 6.00

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Which of the following is NOT a function of blood as listed in the image?

• Transports oxygen

• Regulates body temperature

• Synthesizes proteins

• Prevents infection

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

• To protect the body from foreign substances

• To transport oxygen around the body

• To fight infections

• To clot blood

What unique shape do erythrocytes have that enhances their function?

• Spherical

• Rod-shaped

• Biconcave

• Irregular

Why do erythrocytes lack a nucleus?

• To make room for more hemoglobin molecules

• To enable them to divide

• To help them transport carbon dioxide

• To increase their lifespan

What is the function of leukocytes?

• To transport oxygen

• To clot blood

• To protect the body from foreign cells or substances

• To carry nutrients

How do erythrocytes and leukocytes differ in terms of nucleus presence?

• Both contain nuclei

• Erythrocytes contain nuclei while leukocytes do not

• Erythrocytes do not contain nuclei while leukocytes do

• Both do not contain nuclei