Hematology Review

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What is the study of the physiology of the blood called?

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Hematology

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What is the term for clumping of blood cells due to blood type incompatibility?

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Agglutination

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What are platelets?

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Cell fragments.

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What is another name for platelets?

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Thrombocytes.

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What percentage of a person's whole blood is made up of plasma?

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55%.

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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 primary function of red blood cells?

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

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What is the role of white blood cells in the body?

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To fight infections and provide immune responses.

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

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To aid in blood clotting.

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What is plasma?

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The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.