Exam (elaborations)
BIO 431 Quiz 1 with Answers
- Course
- Institution
BIO 431 Quiz 1 with Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
BIO 431 Quiz 1 with AnswersThe general functions of blood - Answer-1. Transportation
2. Regulation
3. Protection
Physical characteristics of blood - Answer--denser and more viscous
-temperature is a little higher than body temp (100 degrees)
-Blood is slightly alkaline pH
-color of blood varies
The blood volume average - Answer-5-6L in average sized adult male
4-5L in average sized adult female
2 hormones that control blood volume and osmotic pressure of blood - Answer-
aldosterone and ADH
Whole blood has 2 components - Answer-blood plasma and formed elements
Agranular granulocytes are - Answer-t & B lymphocytes
monocytes
normal range of hematocrit - Answer-female-38-46% ; male-40-54%
Hemopoiesis occurs in - Answer-red bone marrow
Two characteristics of red blood cells - Answer-1. lack a nucleus
2. cytosol contains hemoglobin
Ruptures red blood cells are removed from circulation and destroyed by - Answer-
phagocytic macrophages in the spleen and liver
Overload of iron affect many organs in the body like - Answer-liver and heart
Leukocytosis - Answer-increase in the number of white blood cells
Leukopenia - Answer-Abnormally low white blood cell count
B lymphocytes - Answer-fight bacterial infections
T lymphocytes - Answer-attack cancer cells, viruses, and foreign substances
2 characteristics of platelets - Answer-1. irregularly disc shaped
2. many vesicles but no nucleus
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
48756 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now