Body Fluids And Circulation Question 10

Question: Identify the correct statements regarding the human blood.

(i) It constitutes 30-35% of the total extracellular fluid.

(ii) The volume of the blood in an adult is 5L.

(iii) Glucose concentration in the blood is 50 mg/100 mL.

(iv) Cholesterol concentration in the blood is 30 mg/100mL.

(v) Urea level in the blood is 10 mg/100 mL.

Options:

A) (i), (ii) and (iii)

B) (iii), (iv) and (v)

C) (iv) and (v)

D) (i) and (ii)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Blood measures about 5-5.5L in an adult man, constituting 30-35% of the total extracellular fluid.

Glucose value is 80-100 mg/100 mL of blood.

Cholesterol is 50-180 mg/100 mL of blood.

Urea Normal level is 17-30 mg/100 mL.