Cardiovascular System, Blood v2

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What are platelets?

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Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that help in the formation of a clot to stop bleeding.

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What is hemostasis?

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Hemostasis is the process that stops bleeding after blood vessel walls are injured.

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What are capillaries?

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Capillaries are the thinnest blood vessels in the body, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients.

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Which part of the heart is the most muscular?

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The lower part of the heart, known as the ventricles, is the most muscular.

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What type of antibodies are found in AB- blood?

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A person with AB- blood has Anti-Rh antibodies.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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White blood cells help the body fight off infections and diseases.

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What is plasma?

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

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What do arteries do?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

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What do veins do?

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Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.