Activity 1.1.4 Review

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What is the Kastle-Meyer test used for?

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The Kastle-Meyer test is a presumptive test for blood that uses phenolphthalein to indicate the presence of iron in hemoglobin.

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What are the four main human blood types?

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The four main human blood types are A, B, AB, and O.

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What is the term for proteins located on the surface of red blood cells?

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Antigens are proteins located on the surface of red blood cells.

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What are antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins in the blood that interact with antigens to help the immune system identify and neutralize foreign objects.

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True or False: Blood is blue inside our bodies.

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False. Blood is red due to the presence of hemoglobin.

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What is another name for white blood cells?

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Leukocytes are another name for white blood cells.

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What is the function of erythrocytes?

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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the role of thrombocytes in the blood?

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Thrombocytes, or platelets, play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

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What is the significance of blood type compatibility in transfusions?

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Blood type compatibility is crucial in transfusions to prevent immune reactions that can occur if incompatible blood types are mixed.

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What is hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it throughout the body.