Blood/Body Systems Live Flashcard R 24/25

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What are the most common blood cells?

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Red blood cells are the most common blood cells.

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A group of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function is a/an

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Tissue.

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What is a protein that captures and carries oxygen on red blood cells?

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Hemoglobin.

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Which blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all body cells?

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Red blood cells.

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What is the liquid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients?

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Plasma.

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What type of blood cells help fight infections?

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White blood cells.

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What are the small cell fragments that help in blood clotting?

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Platelets.

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What is the main function of red blood cells?

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

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What is the role of white blood cells in the body?

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To protect the body against infections and foreign invaders.

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What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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To bind oxygen and transport it throughout the body.