PBS 2.1.4 Practice Flashcard

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What is plasma?

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The fluid part of blood.

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What is a blood smear?

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An evaluation of the appearance and number of blood cells and the different types of white blood cells.

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What is another name for White Blood Cells?

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Leukocytes.

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What is another name for red blood cells?

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Erythrocytes.

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What is the liquid portion of blood?

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Plasma.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

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To fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders.

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What are platelets?

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Cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting.

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What is hemoglobin?

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An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.

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What is hematocrit?

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The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.