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What is the function of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?
What is the function of white blood cells (WBC) in the body?
What is the main component of plasma in the blood?
What is the main component of plasma in the blood?
What is the purpose of the hematocrit test?
What is the purpose of the hematocrit test?
What gives blood its bright red color when oxygenated?
What gives blood its bright red color when oxygenated?
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What can decrease coagulation and is often recommended to treat cardiovascular disease?
What can decrease coagulation and is often recommended to treat cardiovascular disease?
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What is the Rh blood group based on the presence or lack of?
What is the Rh blood group based on the presence or lack of?
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What can save the life of a fetus or baby if an Rh negative mother conceives a second Rh positive child?
What can save the life of a fetus or baby if an Rh negative mother conceives a second Rh positive child?
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Which blood type is considered the universal donor in an emergency?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor in an emergency?
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Which protein is responsible for transporting fatty acids and steroid hormones?
Which protein is responsible for transporting fatty acids and steroid hormones?
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What is the main function of an erythrocyte?
What is the main function of an erythrocyte?
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Which protein is important for clotting?
Which protein is important for clotting?
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What is the main function of hemoglobin?
What is the main function of hemoglobin?
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What causes the regeneration of blood cells in the red marrow?
What causes the regeneration of blood cells in the red marrow?
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Which cells lead towards immunity from disease?
Which cells lead towards immunity from disease?
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What is the main function of a pulse oximeter?
What is the main function of a pulse oximeter?
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What causes sickle cell anemia?
What causes sickle cell anemia?
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Which condition is characterized by a shortage of RBC stem cells?
Which condition is characterized by a shortage of RBC stem cells?
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What can lead to vitamin deficient anemia?
What can lead to vitamin deficient anemia?
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What is responsible for stimulating erythrocyte production?
What is responsible for stimulating erythrocyte production?
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Which protein is made of 4 proteins and 4 irons, and attaches to oxygen for transport?
Which protein is made of 4 proteins and 4 irons, and attaches to oxygen for transport?
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What is the main function of leukocytes?
What is the main function of leukocytes?
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Which type of leukocytes are the quick responders and attack bacteria well?
Which type of leukocytes are the quick responders and attack bacteria well?
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What is the function of basophils in the body?
What is the function of basophils in the body?
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Which leukocyte is involved in specific immunity and can produce antibodies?
Which leukocyte is involved in specific immunity and can produce antibodies?
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What is the main function of platelets?
What is the main function of platelets?
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What causes thrombosis?
What causes thrombosis?
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Which pathway of coagulation is caused by trauma and is quicker?
Which pathway of coagulation is caused by trauma and is quicker?
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What is the role of von Willebrand factor in the process of blood clotting?
What is the role of von Willebrand factor in the process of blood clotting?
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What are plasma anticoagulants responsible for?
What are plasma anticoagulants responsible for?
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