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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- To protect the body from foreign invaders
- To deliver oxygen and some carbon dioxide (correct)
- To remove waste products from the body
- To aid in blood clotting
What is the term for blood cells clumping together, blocking circulation and oxygen supply?
What is the term for blood cells clumping together, blocking circulation and oxygen supply?
- Agglutination (correct)
- Thrombosis
- Hemostasis
- Coagulation
What is the percentage of water in plasma?
What is the percentage of water in plasma?
- 60%
- 50%
- 80%
- 90% (correct)
Which blood type is considered a Universal Acceptor?
Which blood type is considered a Universal Acceptor?
What is the function of white blood cells?
What is the function of white blood cells?
What is the function of arterioles?
What is the function of arterioles?
What determines an individual's blood type?
What determines an individual's blood type?
What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?
What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?
What happens when an individual receives the wrong blood type during a transfusion?
What happens when an individual receives the wrong blood type during a transfusion?
What is the term for the structure that triggers the heartbeat?
What is the term for the structure that triggers the heartbeat?
What is the function of platelets?
What is the function of platelets?
What is the term for the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels?
What is the term for the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the percentage of red blood cells in the human body?
What is the percentage of red blood cells in the human body?
What is the term for the recovery period of the cardiac cycle?
What is the term for the recovery period of the cardiac cycle?
What is the term for the graphic representation of the cardiac cycle?
What is the term for the graphic representation of the cardiac cycle?
