Components of Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What is the PH of blood?
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
How many liters of blood are in an adult?
A
5-6L
3
Q
Blood is made of 2 portions, what are they?
A
Formed and Fluid portion
4
Q
Plasma is fluid portion of blood. What is it made of? (Try to name all 8!)
A
water, dissolved gases, proteins, sugars, vitamins, minerals, hormones, waste.
5
Q
What percentage of blood is plasma?
A
55%
6
Q
What percentage of blood is RBCs?
A
44%
7
Q
What percentage of blood is platelets?
A
< 1%
8
Q
2 points on plasma (include one point on what plasma helps transport in blood).
A
- where blood cells are suspended
- transports carbon dioxide.
