AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the 4 components of blood?
A
White blood cells, Platelets, bone marrow, and oxygen
B
Plasma, Platelets, yellow blood cells, and nutrients
C
Plasma, White blood cells, red blood cells, and Platelets
D
Platelets, Red blood cells, antigens, and Rh factor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood has many different functions, including: transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues. forming blood clots to prevent excess blood loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Important elements in plasma include albumin, coagulation factors, fibrinolytic proteins, immunoglobulin and other proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Whole blood contains red cells, white cells, and platelets ( 45% of volume) suspended in blood plasma ( 55% of volume).

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma is the main component of blood and consists mostly of water, with proteins, ions, nutrients, and wastes mixed in. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide. Platelets are responsible for blood clotting. White blood cells are part of the immune system and function in immune response.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood cells. Blood contains many types of cells: white blood cells (monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and macrophages), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets. Blood circulates through the body in the arteries and veins.

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