Blood

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

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To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

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True or False: An Rh negative blood type can receive blood from an Rh positive blood type.

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False.

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Which leukocyte releases histamine and increases in numbers during an allergic reaction?

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Basophils.

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What happens in the body when the hormone erythropoietin is released?

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Your body starts producing more red blood cells to counteract hypoxia.

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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To bind and transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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What are leukocytes commonly known as?

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White blood cells.

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What is the function of plasma in the blood?

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To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the significance of blood type compatibility in transfusions?

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Incompatible blood types can cause serious immune reactions.