2024-PBS WINTER FINAL- A

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to cells and transporting carbon dioxide away from them.

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What is Luminol used for in forensic science?

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Luminol is a presumptive test for blood, indicating the presence of hemoglobin.

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What part of the blood cell do presumptive tests react with?

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Presumptive tests react with hemoglobin.

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Can a person with type O blood receive blood from someone with type A or type B blood?

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No, a person with type O blood cannot receive blood from type A or type B blood.

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What happens if a person with type A blood receives a transfusion of type B blood?

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The blood would agglutinate, which could be life-threatening.

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What are the components of blood?

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The main components of blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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White blood cells are responsible for the immune response and protecting the body against infections.

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

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Platelets are involved in blood clotting and help prevent bleeding.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is agglutination in the context of blood transfusions?

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Agglutination is the clumping of blood cells that occurs when incompatible blood types are mixed.