PBS 2.1.4 Practice Flashcard

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What is anemia?

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Anemia is a condition characterized by a low red blood cell count.

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What is the job of LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)?

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LDL takes cholesterol to the cells.

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What is HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)?

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HDL is known as 'good cholesterol' that takes extra cholesterol back to the liver.

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What does hematocrit measure?

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Hematocrit measures the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.

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What is the scientific name for white blood cells?

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Leukocytes.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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Platelets are involved in blood clotting and help prevent bleeding.

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What is the main component of blood plasma?

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Blood plasma is primarily composed of water, but it also contains proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, and waste products.

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What is the difference between LDL and HDL?

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LDL carries cholesterol to the cells (bad cholesterol), while HDL carries cholesterol back to the liver (good cholesterol).

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What is hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it throughout the body.