Blood Composition and Characteristics

The video tutorial introduces the physical properties of blood, describing it as a liquid connective tissue that constitutes 7-8% of body weight. Blood has a slightly alkaline pH and is known as the fluid of life, growth, and health. The core body temperature of blood is 38°C, and the average blood volume is 5-6 liters in males and 4-5 liters in females. In newborns, blood volume is 80 ml per kg of body weight. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, share, and subscribe.

What type of tissue is blood classified as?

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

What percentage of the total body weight does blood constitute?

• 5-6%

• 7-8%

• 9-10%

• 11-12%

What is the pH range of blood, indicating its nature?

• 6.5-6.8, acidic

• 7.0-7.2, neutral

• 7.35-7.45, slightly alkaline

• 8.0-8.5, highly alkaline

Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe blood?

• Fluid of life

• Fluid of growth

• Fluid of health

• Fluid of energy

What is the core body temperature of blood in Celsius?

• 36°C

• 39°C

• 37°C

• 38°C

How does the blood volume in an average adult male compare to that in an average adult female?

• Male: 4-5 liters, Female: 5-6 liters

• Both have 4-5 liters

• Male: 5-6 liters, Female: 4-5 liters

• Both have 5-6 liters

What is the blood volume in a newborn per kg of body weight?

• 90 ml/kg

• 80 ml/kg

• 70 ml/kg

• 60 ml/kg