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What is the function of blood platelets in the clotting mechanism?
What is the function of blood platelets in the clotting mechanism?
- To produce antibodies
- To fight off foreign antigens
- To form a stable and strong fibrin blood clot at the injured site (correct)
- To transport oxygen to the cells
What are the significant components of the immune system?
What are the significant components of the immune system?
- Clotting agents and proteins
- Cells, chemicals, and processes that protect from foreign antigens (correct)
- Red blood cells and platelets
- Chemicals and minerals
What is the difference between plasma and serum?
What is the difference between plasma and serum?
- Plasma is responsible for oxygen transport while serum is not
- Serum is an aqueous solution of minerals, salts, and proteins
- Plasma contains clotting agents while serum does not (correct)
- Plasma contains red blood cells while serum does not
What is the main function of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the blood?
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What are coagulation factors in the blood responsible for?
What are coagulation factors in the blood responsible for?
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