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What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
To stimulate the production of red blood cells (RBCs).
What is the importance of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the importance of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Hemoglobin is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
Define hematocrit and its significance in blood analysis.
Define hematocrit and its significance in blood analysis.
Hematocrit measures the percentage of RBCs in a blood sample, indicating overall blood health.
What role do basophils play in the immune response?
What role do basophils play in the immune response?
What is the function of fibrin in the body?
What is the function of fibrin in the body?
How are blood types determined?
How are blood types determined?
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Albumin
Albumin
A protein found in plasma that helps maintain blood volume and pressure.
Basophil
Basophil
A type of white blood cell (WBC) that contains granules filled with histamine and heparin.
Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen
A protein in plasma that helps form clots to stop bleeding.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
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Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin
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Hematopoietic stem cell
Hematopoietic stem cell
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