PBS 1.1.4-1.1.6

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Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?

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Platelets are the component of blood that help stop bleeding by forming clots.

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Guanine bonds with ______________.

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Cytosine is the base that guanine pairs with in DNA.

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Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

Back

Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

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The proteins found on the surface of RBCs that allow us to type blood as A, B, O or AB are called:

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Antigens are the proteins that determine blood type.

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A person without A or B antigens on their red blood cells has blood type:

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O is the blood type of a person without A or B antigens.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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What role do platelets play in the body?

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Platelets play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

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What are antigens?

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Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response, often found on the surface of cells.

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What is the significance of blood type in transfusions?

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Blood type is significant in transfusions because incompatible blood types can cause serious immune reactions.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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White blood cells are responsible for fighting infections and protecting the body against foreign invaders.