Blood Processes & Clotting

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Where does hematopoiesis occur?

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Hematopoiesis occurs in the red bone marrow.

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What part of blood is responsible for clotting?

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Platelets are responsible for clotting blood.

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What antigens are present in a person with B- blood?

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A person with B- blood has B antigens only.

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What forms the mesh network in blood clotting?

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The mesh network is formed of fibrin.

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What hormone controls the homeostasis mechanism of RBC production?

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Erythropoietin controls the homeostasis mechanism of RBC production.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the role of plasma in blood?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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White blood cells are responsible for the immune response and help protect the body against infections.

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What is the significance of Rh factor in blood?

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The Rh factor determines whether blood is positive or negative and is important for blood transfusions and pregnancy.

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What is hemostasis?

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Hemostasis is the process that prevents and stops bleeding, involving blood vessel constriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation.