Blood Types, Splatter, Drops Review

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What are erythrocytes?

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

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What does a more elongated blood drop indicate?

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The blood landed from the opposite direction.

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What type of blood spatter is typically created from a gunshot?

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High Velocity blood spatter.

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If an unknown blood sample clumps with anti-A serum and not with anti-B serum, what is the blood type?

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Type A blood.

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From what angle would a blood drop likely fall if it appears circular?

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90 degrees.

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What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

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To help with blood clotting.

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What is plasma?

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The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the significance of blood type in transfusions?

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Matching blood types is crucial to prevent immune reactions during transfusions.

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What is the difference between high velocity and medium velocity blood spatter?

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High velocity spatter is created by a forceful impact, while medium velocity spatter is typically from blunt force.

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What does anti-B serum do in blood typing?

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It reacts with type B blood, causing it to clump.