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.