Circulatory Fluids

Question 1

What is the term for circulatory fluid in an open system?

Answer 1

Haemolymph

Question 2

Haemolymph carries nutrients but not…

Answer 2

…respiratory gases.

Question 3

Which has a higher percentage of non-cellular components: blood or haemolymph?

Answer 3

Haemolymph (90% is plasma, 10% haemocytes)

Question 4

Most of blood is…

Answer 4

…water.

Question 5

Name 4 purposes of water in blood.

Answer 5

1. Transports dissolved substances
2. Provides cells with water
3. Distributes heat
4. Maintains blood volume

Question 6

What percentage of blood volume do WBCs and platelets make up?

Answer 6

2-3%

Question 7

What blood cells are responsible for internal defense?

Answer 7

White blood cells

Question 8

What are the two types of white blood cells?

Answer 8

Lymphocytes and granulytes

Question 9

What are lymphocytes responsible for?

Answer 9

Immunity

Question 10

What are granulytes responsible for?

Answer 10

Phagocytosis, inflammation and allergic responses.

Question 11

What are platelets?

Answer 11

Small, membrane-bound cell fragments with a role in blood clotting.

Question 12

What percentage volume of blood do red blood cells make up?

Answer 12

38-48%