2nd Semester Review 2

Front

What is another name for white blood cells?

Back

Leukocytes

Front

What substance on the surface of red blood cells can trigger the production of antibodies?

Back

Antigens

Front

What type of antigens does someone with Type A blood have?

Back

A antigens

Front

Identify the structure that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Back

Right ventricle

Front

What carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?

Back

Pulmonary veins

Front

What is the function of erythrocytes?

Back

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

Front

What are thrombocytes responsible for?

Back

Blood clotting.

Front

What is the Rh factor?

Back

A protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining blood type as positive or negative.

Front

What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

Back

To identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Front

What is agglutination in the context of blood typing?

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The clumping of blood cells in response to an antibody.