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What is the main function of plasma in the blood?
Regulating water content in the blood
Which protein present in plasma serves as a transport protein for some hormones?
Globulin
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
What gives red blood cells their biconcave shape?
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Which component of the blood is responsible for gas exchange at the lungs?
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What happens to the carbon dioxide molecules in red blood cells after being collected?
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Where does erythropoiesis occur?
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Which organ helps in breaking down globin into amino acids?
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What is the function of the pulmonary valve in the heart?
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What is the main role of the vena cava in the human transport system?
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Which part of the heart divides it into two sides?
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What is the process responsible for acquiring oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide?
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What is the main function of external respiration?
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During inspiration, what happens to the pressure in the lungs according to Boyle's law?
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What is the function of the diaphragm during inspiration?
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Which muscle is responsible for expanding the lungs during inspiration?
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What is influenced directly by expiration?
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During external respiration, what occurs with the movement of gas?
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What is the role of stomach acid in the innate immune system?
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What is the function of monocytes in the innate immune system?
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How do dendritic cells contribute to the innate immune response?
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Which mechanism is responsible for pushing foreign substances downward in the body?
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How do 'good' bacteria contribute to innate immunity?
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What is the primary function of mast cells in the innate immune system?
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What is the main function of neutrophils in the body?
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What is the role of histamine in the inflammatory response?
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Which step in the inflammatory response involves the release of cytokines by mast cells?
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What is the function of fibrin in the inflammatory response?
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Which cell type comes to the scene after the pathogen has been eliminated to patch up the wound?
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What bodily response to infection heightens body temperature to kill pathogens?
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