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Which of the following is responsible for blood clotting after an injury?
Which of the following is responsible for blood clotting after an injury?
What is the basis for ABO and Rh incompatibilities?
What is the basis for ABO and Rh incompatibilities?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Which component of the cardiovascular system is considered a series of conducting hoses?
Which component of the cardiovascular system is considered a series of conducting hoses?
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What is the fluid connective tissue in the cardiovascular system?
What is the fluid connective tissue in the cardiovascular system?
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Which type of white blood cell is responsible for allergic responses and parasitic infections?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for allergic responses and parasitic infections?
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What is the primary function of blood?
What is the primary function of blood?
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What is the approximate blood volume in liters for a 75-kg (165-lb) person?
What is the approximate blood volume in liters for a 75-kg (165-lb) person?
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Which component makes up about 55 percent of blood volume?
Which component makes up about 55 percent of blood volume?
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What is the primary difference between plasma and interstitial fluid?
What is the primary difference between plasma and interstitial fluid?
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What is the term for the process of separating whole blood into plasma and formed elements?
What is the term for the process of separating whole blood into plasma and formed elements?
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Which statement about blood pH is correct?
Which statement about blood pH is correct?
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What is the primary function of plasma proteins in blood?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in blood?
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What does the term 'hematocrit' refer to in the context of blood?
What does the term 'hematocrit' refer to in the context of blood?
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Which statement about the composition of plasma is true?
Which statement about the composition of plasma is true?
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'Whole blood' refers to the combination of which components?
'Whole blood' refers to the combination of which components?
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