Blood- Components

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What is the main function of white blood cells in the body?

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Targeting pathogens and fighting off infections.

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What do platelets do when bleeding occurs?

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They release enzymes that help stop bleeding.

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Which of the following is not a major component of blood in humans?

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Epithelial cells.

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What is the fluid portion of blood that carries blood cells, glucose, proteins, fats, and wastes throughout the body?

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Plasma.

Front

What is another name for white blood cells?

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Leukocytes.

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What are red blood cells primarily responsible for?

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Transporting oxygen to the body's tissues.

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What component of blood helps in the clotting process?

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Platelets.

Front

What is the primary function of plasma in the blood?

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To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What are the two main types of blood cells?

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Red blood cells and white blood cells.

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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To bind to oxygen and transport it to tissues.