Blood Splatter

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What can be determined from blood spatter patterns?

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The direction the blood was traveling, the angle of impact, and the point of origin of the blood.

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Who described the structure of hemoglobin in 1959?

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Dr. Max Perutz.

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What did Sir William Osler discover in 1874?

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Platelets.

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What type of blood does a person have if their blood contains both A and B proteins?

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Type AB blood.

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What do white blood cells secrete to assist in the immune response?

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Antibodies.

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What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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

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What are the two main types of white blood cells?

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Lymphocytes and phagocytes.

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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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To aid in blood clotting.

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What is the significance of blood type in transfusions?

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It determines compatibility between donor and recipient blood.

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What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?

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To identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.