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What is the main purpose of using anticoagulants when separating plasma from blood?
What is the main purpose of using anticoagulants when separating plasma from blood?
What is the primary purpose of centrifuging a blood sample to separate serum?
What is the primary purpose of centrifuging a blood sample to separate serum?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum in terms of their composition?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum in terms of their composition?
How long must a blood sample be allowed to clot before it can be centrifuged to separate the serum?
How long must a blood sample be allowed to clot before it can be centrifuged to separate the serum?
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What is the primary factory of production of blood cells in adults?
What is the primary factory of production of blood cells in adults?
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What is the characteristic feature of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) when viewed under a microscope?
What is the characteristic feature of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) when viewed under a microscope?
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Which site is responsible for blood cell formation in fetuses?
Which site is responsible for blood cell formation in fetuses?
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Where does the initial commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to the lymphoid or myeloid lineage occur?
Where does the initial commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to the lymphoid or myeloid lineage occur?
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Which cellular element of the blood is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which cellular element of the blood is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
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What is the main function of the buffy coat layer in a centrifuged blood sample?
What is the main function of the buffy coat layer in a centrifuged blood sample?
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Which of the following is NOT a key step in the process of blood clotting?
Which of the following is NOT a key step in the process of blood clotting?
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What is the life span of platelets (thrombocytes)?
What is the life span of platelets (thrombocytes)?
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Which of the following cellular components of blood are involved in the body's immune response?
Which of the following cellular components of blood are involved in the body's immune response?
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Which cellular component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen to body tissues?
Which cellular component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen to body tissues?
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Which blood component determines an individual's blood type?
Which blood component determines an individual's blood type?
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Which of the following is the primary site of erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation) in adults?
Which of the following is the primary site of erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation) in adults?
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What is the primary site of thrombopoiesis (platelet formation) in adults?
What is the primary site of thrombopoiesis (platelet formation) in adults?
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Which of the following cellular components of blood are involved in hemostasis (the process of stopping bleeding)?
Which of the following cellular components of blood are involved in hemostasis (the process of stopping bleeding)?
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