Chapter 8

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What determines a person’s blood type?

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The presence or absence of particular proteins found embedded within the cell or plasma membranes of red blood cells.

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What are the proteins secreted by white blood cells that assist in the immune response?

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Antibodies.

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Has blood been studied for thousands of years?

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Yes, blood has been studied to one degree or another for thousands of years.

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What does the immune system protect our bodies from?

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The immune system protects our bodies by identifying foreign cells or molecules such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

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Who determined that there was a continuous circulation of blood within the body?

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Sir William Harvey.

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What are the main components of blood?

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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

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What role do platelets play in the body?

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Platelets are involved in blood clotting to prevent bleeding.

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What is the Rh factor?

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The Rh factor is a specific protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining whether blood type is positive or negative.

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What is the primary function of antibodies?

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To identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.