Test your basic knowledge of blood, its composition, and its functions by taking this simple quiz.
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(1) In an average adult male (70 kg in weight; or ~155 lb), approximately what is the total volume of blood?
(2) The percentage of total blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells is referred to as __________.
(3) The formed elements of blood refer to:
(4) Red blood cells are also referred to as:
(5) White blood cells are also referred to as:
(6) Platelets are also referred to as:
(7) Platelets are cells.
(8) When whole blood is centrifuged, three main layers become evident, one of which is called the "buffy coat." What does the buffy coat contain?
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Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2015
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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