Blood

Question 1

*Star colored fluid that contains nutrient, hormones, and waste products
* 92% water
* 55% of the total blood volume

Answer 1

Plasma

Question 2

• Transport oxygen to the tissues
• hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying blood protein pigment

Answer 2

Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Question 3

Defend the body against infective organisms

Answer 3

Leukocytes (white blood cells)

Question 4

• smallest formed elements of blood
• play an important role in the clotting of blood

Answer 4

Thrombocytes (platelets)