Blood

Question 1

Blood is liquid form of what?

Answer 1

connective tissue that circulate through the heart and blood vessels

Question 2

extracellular fluid

Answer 2

blood is considered this because it is outside the cell

Question 3

interstitial fluid

Answer 3

other fluids existing outside of cells. circulates within the microscopic spaces between the tissues cells. creates the cells’ internal environment which must be kept within normal physiological elements

Question 4

Homeostasis

Answer 4

normal physiological limits

Question 5

How do blood and interstital fluid exchange materials?

Answer 5

osmosis, diffusion, filtration, reabsorption. maintains homeostasis

Question 6

Functions of blood

Answer 6

transportation, regulation, protection.

Question 7

Physical characteristics of blood

Answer 7

viscosity>water, 38 deg C, pH 7.35-7.45, 8% of body weight, male 5-6 liters, female 4-5 liters

Question 8

components of blood

Answer 8

blood plasma, formed elements

Question 9

blood plasma

Answer 9

plasma, straw colored fluid that remains after the formed elements are removed

Question 10

formed elements

Answer 10

cells and cell fragments, 99% of RBC

Question 11

Total blood volume

Answer 11

45% RBC, 55% blood plasma

Question 12

How much blood volume for platelets and WBC?

Answer 12

> 1%