Introduction to Blood

What are the four blood groups?

• A,B, AB, and O

• A-,B-,AB-, and 0-

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The common ways that forensic scientists can determine if blood is present at a crime scene. Check all that apply.

• Kastle-Meyer Test

• Hemoglobin Test

• Luminol Test

• The Karl Landsteiner Test

Where are red blood cells made in a long bone?

• diaphysis

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• periosteum

In the term hematoma, hem means ____.

• tumor

• heart

• blood

• breath

The term hematoma is ______.

• a complex term in which hem is a prefix

• a complex term meaning tumor filled with blood

• a complex term in which oma is a root word

• a complex term meaning blood clot

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

• Transport oxygen

• Fight infections

• Clot blood

• Regulate body temperature

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Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the liquid component of blood called?

• Serum

• Plasma

• Hemoglobin

• Lymph

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type AB

• Type O

What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 120 days