Which of the following is NOT a difference in blood between males and females? A.Males have a larger volume of blood than females B.Males have a higher hemocrit percentage of plasma than females C. males have more erythrocytes than females D. All of the above are true

Q: Fill in each box with the appropriate component of the blood.

A: Blood is the fluid connective tissue responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to different…

Q: Which of the following statements is correct?   a. Arteries carry blood away from the heart and…

A: The blood circulatory system, is a system of organs that consists of the heart, blood vessels…

Q: In the fetus, the blood with the highest concentration of oxyhemoglobin will be found in the: Select…

A: The foetal circulation is different to that of the circulation found in adults. This is because the…

Q: a. Briefly explain how a red blood cell is adapted to carry out its function. b. Give a biological…

A: Blood is the red colour fluid which is filled in our body and there are 4 main components of blood:-…

Q: Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis? a. decreased tissue demand for oxygen. b. Blood…

A: Erythropoiesis is the process of the production of red blood cells. Red blood cells help to deliver…

Q: Which of the following conditions might result in the back flow of blood through a weakened mitral…

A: a. High pressure in the left ventricle, low pressure in the left atrium

Q: How is the blood in the pulmonary artery and pulmonary veins different from the blood in the other…

A: The pulmonary artery and pulmonary veins are the main pathways for the transportation of blood…

Q: Which of the following statements about blood is true?a. Blood is about 92 percent water.b. Blood is…

A: Step 1 Vascular or fluid tissue is a mobile connective tissue derived from mesoderm which consists…

Q: Which statement accurately explains why arterial walls are thicker than the walls of veins?   A.…

A: The circulatory system consists of three systems that work together; the heart (cardiovascular),…

Q: How do arteries differ from veins?a. Arteries have thicker wall layers to accommodate the changes in…

A: The heart is the most important organ for the body and made up of several different types of tissues…

Q: Anemia is most likely to result from failure of which of these organs? a. the heart b. the lungs c.…

A: Answer is a.) the heart.

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the cardiovascular system? a) To exchange…

A: The cardiovascular system or the circulatory system comprises the heart and the network of blood…

Q: When it comes to arteries and veins, do veins have? a) a tunica media that is missing in arteries…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the foremost three for you.…

Q: Which of the following statements is false?a. Only arteries carry oxygenated blood.b. Both arteries…

A: Components of closed circulatory system It consists of heart to pump the blood, blood vessels like’s…

Q: erythropoietin release in the body happens when an individual is at high altitude. It results in a.…

A: Erythropoietin : It is a hormone which is produced predominantly by specialized cells called…

Q: A circulatory pathway in which the blood flows through two capillary beds in series - before it…

A: The circulatory pathways direct proper flow of blood through heart, lungs, and various associated…

Q: Erythropoietin is produced by a. the kidneys. b. the liver. c. the lungs. d. the bone marrow.

A: Erythropoietin is a small glycoprotein having a similar structure to growth hormone. Here we will…

Q: Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter? A. Capillaries B. Arterioles C. Venules D. Lymphatic

A: The circulatory system consists of different different blood vessels like arterioles, venules,…

Q: A blood vessel adapted to withstand great fluctuations in blood pressure would be expected to have:-…

A: Blood vessels refer to the network of arteries, veins, capillaries that helps in the circulation of…

Q: Blood flows directly from the left atrium to_____ . a. the aorta c. the right atrium b. the left…

A: The heart has four chambers in human beings. They are the two upper atria and two lower ventricles.…

Q: If the systemic blood mass of a person is 2.8 kg, what is the body mass of the person? a.) 200 kg…

A: Blood is the fluid that is used to deliver nutrients and the respiratory gases to all the parts of…

Q: Veins and arteries catty blood. Which of these carry blood?a) Away from the heart?b) Back to the…

A: Blood is the body fluid that is composed of plasma and formed cell that circulates through the…

Q: Write a set of directions for a red blood cell to deliver oxygen to the brain. Include all the words…

A: The circulatory system consists of three systems that work together; the heart (cardiovascular),…

Q: Up to 65% of the body's blood supply is found in __________.   A arteries and arterioles   B…

A: Blood is a viscous fluid present in animals and humans that carries all essential nutrients,…

Q: Blood leaves the right ventricle through the ______.   A pulmonary trunk   B right atrium   C…

A: The human heart is situated in the middle of the thoracic cavity in a space called the mediastinum.…

Q: The endocardium is composed of __________.   A collagen fibers and the lumen   B myocardiocytes…

A: The Human heart is the Center for regulating blood across the body. It is located within the…

Q: Movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide move through the blood vessel wall ____.   A can only occur…

A: Movement of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide depend on concentration gradient or partial…

Q: The flow of blood from the left ventricle to the right atrium is called the __________.   A…

A: The organ that is responsible for mediating the function of pumping blood via the vessels of blood…

Q: You have an older patient who over the years has steady increase in blood pressure due to changes in…

A: Blood Vessel Compliance is a property of blood vessels. It it is the ability of these blood vessels…

Q: Which statement is true? A. All arteries carry oxygen-rich blood. B. All veins carry oxygen-rich…

A: The heart pumps blood and circulates it throughout all the body parts for their functioning. The…

Q: Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is NOT true? a.)Blood pressure is…

A: Blood is a type of connective tissue which flows in the body through blood vessels i.e. arteries,…

Q: If a patient has cirrhosis of the liver and is unable to produce sufficient albumin and other plasma…

A: Alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, accumulation of fat in the liver, buildup of iron, cystic fibrosis,…

Q: Which of the following changes happen at birth or a couple hours afterward? A) The connection…

A: After birth, several changes take place in the circulation of blood via the heart. After…

Q: The advantage of having a heart with two atria is that a) oxygenated and deoxygenated blood are…

A: The human heart has 4 chambers :  Left atrium Right atrium Left ventricle Right ventricle The…

Q: Which of the choices below best describes the systemic circulation of blood? a. The flow of blood…

A: The circulatory system is one of the most essential systems in the body. The function of the…

Q: .  What is the function of the blood cell? A.  Carry messages all over the body B. to control the…

A: Introduction: Red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets are the three different…

Q: Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is false? A. Blood in the aorta is…

A: Option A  and Option B are True because:- Largest artery is the aorta, which connects to the heart…

Q: (a) Name the type of blood vessel labelled (i) C. (ii) D. (b) In which direction does blood in…

A: Lungs are essential parts of the respiratory system. A pair of lungs in humans are formed in such a…

Q: A B Blood vessel A supplies two body organs namely the and the

A: The given diagram shows an amphibian circulatory system. The circulatory system is responsible for…

Q: Which of the following statements is true?a. The longer the vessel, the lower the resistanceand the…

A: Blood is a fluid connective tissue that circulates all over the body delivering nutrients and oxygen…

Q: Which of the following statements about erythropoietinis true?a. It facilitates the proliferation…

A: A low level of Erythropoietin is secreted continuously to maintain normal RBC level in the body,…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.