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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- Picking up and delivering oxygen, carbon dioxide, iron, and other nutrients (correct)
- Producing antibodies for the immune system
- Signaling the presence of a new threat
- Clotting and repairing injuries
How long do white blood cells typically last in the blood?
How long do white blood cells typically last in the blood?
- 1 year
- 1 week
- 20 days (correct)
- 4 months
What triggers an increase in the number of white blood cells?
What triggers an increase in the number of white blood cells?
- Physical exercise
- Presence of a foreign invader like a virus or bacteria (correct)
- Exposure to sunlight
- Consumption of vitamin C
What are platelets responsible for?
What are platelets responsible for?
What are immature white blood cells called?
What are immature white blood cells called?
What triggers an increase in the number of white blood cells in response to foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria?
What triggers an increase in the number of white blood cells in response to foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria?
Where are all blood cells, including red and white blood cells, produced in the body?
Where are all blood cells, including red and white blood cells, produced in the body?
What is the typical lifespan of white blood cells in the bloodstream before being destroyed in the lymphatic system?
What is the typical lifespan of white blood cells in the bloodstream before being destroyed in the lymphatic system?
What are immature white blood cells, called 'bands' and 'stabs,' used for in the hematological system?
What are immature white blood cells, called 'bands' and 'stabs,' used for in the hematological system?
What is the primary function of red blood cells in the hematological system?
What is the primary function of red blood cells in the hematological system?
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