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Which blood cells are the first line of defense against microbial agents?
Which blood cells are the first line of defense against microbial agents?
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
- Lymphocytes
- Neutrophils (correct)
What is the function of B cells and T cells in the body?
What is the function of B cells and T cells in the body?
- Preventing bleeding
- Destroying foreign proteins (correct)
- Enhancing oxygen delivery
- Promoting platelet aggregation
What happens when the platelet count is low?
What happens when the platelet count is low?
- Improved oxygen delivery to cells
- Enhanced clotting ability
- Increased risk of spontaneous bleeding (correct)
- Reduced risk of infection
Why does blood in older adults coagulate more easily?
Why does blood in older adults coagulate more easily?
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What can cause anemia according to the text?
What can cause anemia according to the text?
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What diagnostic test can help identify many blood disorders?
What diagnostic test can help identify many blood disorders?
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What is the primary goal of care for patients with a blood disorder according to the text?
What is the primary goal of care for patients with a blood disorder according to the text?
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What is the purpose of bone marrow aspiration?
What is the purpose of bone marrow aspiration?
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What may cause blood dyscrasias according to the text?
What may cause blood dyscrasias according to the text?
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Why must patients with blood disorders be handled gently?
Why must patients with blood disorders be handled gently?
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