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What is the primary function of blood in the immune system?
Which component of blood is mainly responsible for clotting?
How do white blood cells support the immune response?
What is the role of plasma in the circulatory system?
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Which cell type is primarily involved in the adaptive immune response?
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Study Notes
Blood
- Blood is a specialized connective tissue composed of plasma and formed elements
- Plasma makes up about 55% of blood volume and is mostly water
- Plasma contains dissolved solutes, such as proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, and waste products
- Formed elements make up about 45% of blood volume and include red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes)
- Erythrocytes are responsible for oxygen transport
- Leukocytes are responsible for immune defense
- Thrombocytes are responsible for blood clotting
Immune System
- The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders
- The immune system can be divided into two main branches: the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system
- The innate immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens and is non-specific
- The adaptive immune system is a more specific defense system that is able to target specific pathogens and remember them for future encounters
- The adaptive immune system is responsible for immune memory, which allows the body to mount a faster and more effective response upon subsequent exposures to the same pathogen
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Explore the essential components of blood and the immune system in this quiz. Learn about the roles of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Additionally, understand the distinction between the innate and adaptive immune systems as they work to protect the body.
