Blood and Blood Types Review

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What antibodies are present in the plasma of someone with Type O blood?

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A and B antibodies

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What is the shape of red blood cells?

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Disk-like with a flattened center

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What type of evidence is blood type considered?

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Class

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What is the liquid in which the cellular components of blood are suspended?

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Plasma

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

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Fight disease and foreign elements

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What are the four main blood types?

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A, B, AB, O

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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Transport oxygen throughout the body

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What is the difference between plasma and serum?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains cells, while serum is the liquid that remains after blood has clotted and cells have been removed.

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

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Aid in blood clotting to prevent bleeding

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How does blood type compatibility affect blood transfusions?

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Incompatible blood types can cause immune reactions, making it crucial to match donor and recipient blood types.