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Chapter Assessment Lesson 10.1
Learning Key Terms and Concepts
True or False?
Blood is considered a regulatory system.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following is a basic component of blood?
A. plasma
B. formed elements
C. both A and B
D. none of the above
What percentage of blood is composed of plasma?
Blood makes up approximately what percentage of total body weight?
A. 15%
B. 12%
C. 3%
D. 8%
Which of the following is
not
a protein in blood plasma?
A. fibrinogen
B. sodium
C. albumin
D. globulin
True or False?
Red blood cells have an unlimited life span.
A. True
B. False
Only _____ bone marrow is capable of producing blood cells and new stem cells.
The kidneys regulate red blood cell production through a process called _____.
_____ are the most abundant type of white blood cells in the body.
Basophils are white blood cells that _____.
A. attack invading microorganisms
B. produce histamine
C. give red blood cells their disk shape
D. give blood its color
Thinking Critically
A healthy blood vessel normally repels platelets to prevent unnecessary clotting. Explain the process of hemostasis when a blood vessel wall has been injured.
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