Blood/Body Systems Flashcard R 24/25

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What are the most common blood cells?

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Red blood cells are the most common blood cells.

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What is a group of cells that have similar functions?

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A group of cells with similar functions is called tissues.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the fluid part of blood.

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What are sickled red blood cells?

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Sickled red blood cells are red blood cells that are rigid, sticky, and live 10-20 days, present in a person with sickle cell disease.

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What is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic to most complex?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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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 are white blood cells responsible for?

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White blood cells are responsible for fighting infections and protecting the body against diseases.

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What are platelets?

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Platelets are small cell fragments that help in blood clotting.

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.