Blood & blood cells

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What is the main component of blood that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products?

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Plasma

Front

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Front

What is the scientific name for white blood cells?

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Leukocytes

Front

What type of blood can a person with type AB blood receive in a transfusion?

Back

Any blood type (universal recipient)

Front

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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To aid in blood clotting

Front

What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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Type O negative

Front

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs

Front

What is the difference between plasma and serum?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains clotting factors, while serum is plasma without clotting factors.

Front

What are the two main types of leukocytes?

Back

Granulocytes and agranulocytes

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What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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To bind and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide