Blood

Question 1

AU: what is the primary purpose of blood?

Answer 1

to maintain a constant environment for all body tissues

Question 2

AU: how does blood maintain homeostasis?

Answer 2

its ability to carry dissolved substances to all body parts

Question 3

AU: how does blood differ from other connective tissues?

Answer 3

its cells are not fixed, but move freely to all body cells

Question 4

AU: fill in the blank. blood plasma constitutes ___ of blood volume

Answer 4

55%

Question 5

AU: fill in the blank. Plasma absorbs ____ from food for use by ____.

Answer 5

salts, body cells

Question 6

AU: what other elements does plasma contain?

Answer 6

bicarbonates, sulfates, chlorides, and phosphates

Question 7

AU: what accounts for 50%-60% of plasma proteins?

Answer 7

Albumin

Question 8

AU: what 2 plasma proteins essential for blood clotting?

Answer 8

fibrinogen and prothrombin

Question 9

AU: what is the fourth type or protein that are formulated in the liver and acts as carriers for molecules, such as fats?

Answer 9

Globulin

Question 10

AU: what are the antibodies, materials synthesized by the body in response to antigens, providing immunity against infection and disease?

Answer 10

Gamma Globulins