Blood Physiology and Circulatory System Quiz

Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues and organs throughout the body.

Plasma is the fluid portion of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Veins transport blood back to the heart, carrying deoxygenated blood from the body's tissues.

The mitral valve, also known as the bicuspid valve, separates the left atrium from the left ventricle, ensuring one-way blood flow.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle for pulmonary circulation.

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

The average adult human blood volume is approximately 6-7 liters.

Hemostasis is the body's process of preventing and stopping bleeding.

Blood type O is considered the universal donor as it can be given to anyone regardless of their blood type.

Plasma carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products, facilitating their transport throughout the body.

ADH regulates water balance by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

Platelets help in blood clotting by forming clots to stop bleeding.

The aorta is the main artery in the body that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body.

The SA node is the heart's natural pacemaker, generating electrical impulses to initiate heartbeats and regulate heart rhythm.

The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance by draining excess fluid from tissues and returning it to the bloodstream.