Blood Splatter

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

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To protect the body by identifying and responding to foreign cells or molecules such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

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Who described the structure of hemoglobin and in what year?

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Dr. Max Perutz described the structure of hemoglobin in 1959.

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How long has blood been studied?

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Blood has been studied for thousands of years.

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What did Sir William Harvey determine in 1728?

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Sir William Harvey determined that there was a continuous circulation of blood within the body.

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What is agglutination?

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Agglutination is the clumping of molecules or cells caused by an antigen-antibody reaction.

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What are antigens?

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Antigens are substances that induce an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What role do antibodies play in the immune system?

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

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What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

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Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, providing immediate but non-specific protection, while adaptive immunity develops over time and provides specific responses to pathogens.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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What is the significance of blood type in transfusions?

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Blood type determines compatibility for transfusions; receiving incompatible blood can cause serious immune reactions.