Understanding Blood: Components and Functions

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What percentage of blood is composed of plasma?

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55%

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Which protein in plasma is primarily responsible for blood clotting?

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Fibrinogen

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What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?

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Oxygen transport

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Where does erythropoiesis, the formation of RBCs, occur?

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Red bone marrow

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What is the lifespan of a typical red blood cell?

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105-120 days

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Which type of white blood cell is involved in the immune response?

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Leukocytes

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What is the primary role of platelets in the blood?

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Blood clotting

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What is the first stage of hemostasis?

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Vascular spasm

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What is agglutination in the context of blood transfusions?

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Clumping of erythrocytes

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Who discovered the ABO blood group system?

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Dr. Karl Landsteiner