Blood

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What is hemophilia?

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A hereditary blood condition that prevents blood from clotting properly.

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How much hemoglobin is found in each red blood cell?

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Approximately 250 million hemoglobin molecules.

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What is blood pressure?

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The force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries.

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What is plasma?

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A yellowish liquid that is a mixture of water, minerals, sugars, nutrients, proteins, and other substances.

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How many parts are in a hemoglobin molecule?

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There are 4 parts in a hemoglobin molecule.

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What are red blood cells?

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Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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To fight infections and protect the body against diseases.

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What are platelets?

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Small cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting.

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What is anemia?

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A condition where you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.

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What is leukemia?

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A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to the production of abnormal white blood cells.