Assessment | Serology & Blood Spatter

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Where are antigens located?

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Antigens are located on the surface of red blood cells.

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Which blood components are directly important to the forensics aspects of blood identification?

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Serum and red blood cells are directly important for blood identification in forensics.

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What is the process called when red blood cells clump together due to the action of an antibody?

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The process is called agglutination.

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What does Type A blood contain?

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Type A blood contains A antigens and B antibodies.

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At which angle did this blood drop most likely strike the surface?

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The blood drop most likely struck the surface at approximately 20-degrees.

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What are antigens?

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Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response, often found on the surface of cells.

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What is the role of serum in blood?

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Serum is the liquid part of blood that remains after coagulation and contains antibodies, hormones, and nutrients.

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What are red blood cells responsible for?

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Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the significance of blood type in forensics?

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Blood type can help identify individuals and determine relationships in forensic investigations.

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What are antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.