Test 2 Chapter 11: Blood

Question 1

What is the function of blood?

Answer 1

Transport Medium of cardiovascular system

Moves things around

Question 2

What is the normal blood volume?

What kind of solution is blood (when moving…usually)?

Answer 2

5.5 L

Homogenous solution (stays the same) when moving

Question 3

What are the 2 parts & percentages of blood?

Answer 3

1. Plasma (55-58%)-liquid portion

2. Formed Elements(45-48%) Hematocrit (Packed Cell volume)

Question 4

What are the major formed elements of the blood?

Answer 4

Eryth