Blood Components and Functions

A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Anemia

• Hemophilia

What is another name for red blood cells?

• Leukocytes

• Platelets

• Erythrocytes

• Antibodies

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What is the main role of white blood cells?

• Transport oxygen

• Defense mechanism

• Clot blood

• Carry nutrients

What is the function of platelets?

• Transport oxygen

• Help blood clot

• Fight infections

• Carry nutrients

How can we determine the blood type of a sample?

• By adding Antibodies Anti-A, Anti-B, and Anti-Rh and noting which reactions agglutinate

• By observing the color of the blood

• By measuring the temperature of the blood

• By checking the pH level of the blood

What is an antibody?

• A cell that carries oxygen

• A protein that fights an antigen

• A type of platelet

• A component of plasma

What is agglutination?

• Clotting of the blood

• Transport of nutrients

• Defense against infections

• Oxygen transport

Which blood type can A- receive from?

• A+, O+

• A-, O-

• B+, AB+

• AB-, B-

Which blood type will agglutinate with anti-B antibodies?

• A & O

• B & AB

• AB & O

• A & B

What is the main function of platelets?

• To transport oxygen

• To perform phagocytosis

• To release histamine

• To aid in blood clotting