Ch. 11 Blood Flashcards
1
Q
State the functions of Blood (7)
A
- Transport of gases, and nutrients and waste products.
- Transport of processed molecules.
- Transport of regulatory molecules.
- Regulation of pH in osmosis.
- Maintenance of body temperature.
- Protection against foreign substances.
- Clot formation. 
2
Q
Cell fragments?
A
Formed elements
3
Q
Liquid matrix?
A
Plasma
4
Q
The total blood volume is about ___ liters in the average female, and ____ liters in the average male.
A
4-5
5-6