Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Which of these is a plasma electrolyte ?
A - urea
B - chloride
C - platelet
D - albumin
A
B - Chloride
2
Q
Which of these is a function of erythrocytes?
A - transporting excess iron
B - helping transport carbon dioxide
C - fighting infection
D - stimulating blood clotting
A
B - helping transport carbon dioxide
3
Q
What is the name of the stem cell that gives rise to all formed elements?
A - granulocyte
B - hemocytoblast
C - agranulocyte
A
B - hemocytoblast
4
Q
What triggers the adherence of platelets to the wall of an inured blood vessel?
A - vascular spasm
B - thrombin activation
C - endothelium
D - collagen fibres
A
D - collagen fibres
