BLOOD Flashcards
1
Q
Liquid connective tissue composed of cells surrounded by extracellular matrix
Denser than water
A
BLOOD
2
Q
pH of blood
A
7.35 – 7.45 pH
3
Q
Liters of blood in males
A
5-6 Liters
4
Q
Liters of blood in females
A
4-5 Liters
5
Q
3 Functions of Blood
A
- Transportation
- Regulation
- Protection
6
Q
dissolved substances; Less dense
A
BLOOD PLASMA
7
Q
cells and cell fragments
; More dense
A
FORMED ELEMENTS
8
Q
55% of blood
A
BLOOD PLASMA
9
Q
45% of blood
A
FORMED ELEMENTS
10
Q
% of RBC in formed elements
A
99%
11
Q
% of WBC and platelets in formed elements
A
1%
12
Q
% of water in blood plasma
A
91.5%
13
Q
% of proteins in blood plasma
A
7%
14
Q
% of solutes other than proteins in blood plasma
A
1.5%
15
Q
54% of plasma proteins; maintain proper blood osmotic pressure
A
Albumin
16
Q
38% of plasma proteins; antibodies
A
Globulin