Blood Review

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What is an embolus?

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An embolus is a blood clot or other substance that travels through the bloodstream and can cause a blockage in a blood vessel.

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What is the main component that makes up the majority of blood?

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Plasma, which is the liquid portion of blood, makes up about 55% of its volume.

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What is the liquid portion of blood called?

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Plasma.

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What is the function of eosinophils?

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Eosinophils are a type of leukocyte associated with combating parasitic infections.

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If a red blood cell has antigen A on its surface, what is its blood type?

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Type A.

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What are the main components of blood?

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Blood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

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What is hemostasis?

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Hemostasis is the process that prevents and stops bleeding, or hemorrhage.

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What are platelets?

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Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting.

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What is the function of leukocytes?

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Leukocytes, or white blood cells, are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections.