Circulatory System Review

What percentage of whole blood is made up of plasma?

• 45%

• 55%

• 40%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT a component of plasma?

• Plasma proteins

• Hormones

• Nutrients

• Red Blood Cells

What is the most abundant type of blood cell in formed elements?

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Red Blood Cells

• Plasma Cells

Which type of blood cell is essential for the transport of oxygen in the blood?

• White Blood Cells

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma Cells

What is the primary function of leukocytes?

• Transport oxygen

• Participate in the body's defense mechanisms

• Carry nutrients

• Regulate blood pressure

Where does erythropoiesis occur?

• In the liver

• In the spleen

• In red bone marrow

• In the heart

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What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

• To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To produce white blood cells

• To break down fats

• To store calcium

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What is the role of erythropoietin (EPO)?

• To break down old red blood cells

• To stimulate the increase in cell division and maturation of RBCs

• To produce white blood cells

• To store iron

Which type of blood contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type AB

• Type O

What is the term for the clumping of red blood cells?

• Coagulation

• Agglutination

• Hemolysis

• Thrombosis