Functions and Roles of Blood Plasma

The video explains the role of blood in the body, focusing on blood plasma. Blood plasma, a yellow liquid, makes up 55% of blood and carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins. It plays a crucial role in transporting waste, regulating body functions, and maintaining blood pressure. The video highlights the importance of blood plasma in various bodily functions, including waste removal, heat distribution, and immune response.

What is the primary role of the heart in relation to blood?

• To oxygenate blood

• To store blood

• To supply blood to the body

• To filter blood

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

• Lymph

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?

• 65%

• 45%

• 75%

• 55%

Which nutrient is NOT transported by blood plasma?

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Sugars

• Fats

What is the role of hormones in blood plasma?

• To provide energy

• To regulate body functions

• To form blood clots

• To transport oxygen

Which protein in blood plasma is involved in blood clotting?

• Globulin

• Albumin

• Fibrinogen

• Hemoglobin

What is the function of albumins in blood plasma?

• To fight infections

• To maintain blood pressure

• To transport oxygen

• To store nutrients

How does blood plasma help in waste removal?

• By converting waste into energy

• By storing waste in the spleen

• By transporting waste to the kidneys

• By filtering waste in the liver

Which of the following is a function of blood plasma related to temperature?

• Generating heat

• Cooling the body

• Distributing heat

• Storing heat

What is the role of blood plasma in carbon dioxide transport?

• It converts carbon dioxide into oxygen

• It transports carbon dioxide from cells to the lungs

• It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air

• It stores carbon dioxide for later use