first aid

Question 1

A large amount of bleeding occurring in a short amount of time is called a

Answer 1

hemorrhage

Question 2

bleeding you can see coming from a wound, is usually obvious because it is visible.

Answer 2

External bleeding,

Question 3

bleeding inside the body, is often difficult torecognize.

Answer 3

internal
bleeding,

Question 4

how much blood do people have

Answer 4

The average adult (weight of 150 pounds) has a blood volume of 10 to 12 pints

Question 5

Blood has three
majorfunctions:

Answer 5

■ Transporting oxygen, nutrients and wastes
■ Protecting against disease by producing
antibodies and defending against pathogens
■ Maintaining body temperature by circulating
throughout the body