Blood and Its Components Quiz

Which type of blood cells help fight infection?

White blood cells

Which symptoms can a person experience with 20 to 30 percent blood loss?

Decreased blood pressure, disorientation, and shock

Which blood component transports blood cells, nutrients, antibodies, proteins, hormones, and waste?

Plasma

Platelets help _____________.

form clots

The term for the production of blood in the body is ______.

hematopoiesis

The term for the process that stops bleeding at an injured area is called ______.

hemostasis

Which amount of blood loss is most likely to cause death?

50%

Blood makes up what percentage of a person's body weight?

7%

Blood is an organ of the cardiovascular system.

False

Which phrase best describes a function of blood?

Helps fight infection.

Which special protein in the blood transports oxygen to the lungs and the rest of the body?

Hemoglobin

What gives blood its red color outside the body?

The interaction between hemoglobin and oxygen.