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Which component of blood is responsible for preventing blood loss through clotting?
Which component of blood is responsible for preventing blood loss through clotting?
What is the liquid portion of blood called as it circulates in the blood vessels?
What is the liquid portion of blood called as it circulates in the blood vessels?
Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen?
Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen?
What is the process by which blood cells are produced called?
What is the process by which blood cells are produced called?
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Which type of stem cells give rise to all white blood cells except for lymphocytes?
Which type of stem cells give rise to all white blood cells except for lymphocytes?
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Which of the following is an example of an embolus?
Which of the following is an example of an embolus?
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Which blood group system is based on the presence or absence of agglutinogens A and B?
Which blood group system is based on the presence or absence of agglutinogens A and B?
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What determines the blood type in the ABO system?
What determines the blood type in the ABO system?
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What happens if a transfusion is conducted using incompatible blood?
What happens if a transfusion is conducted using incompatible blood?
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Which blood type carries both A and B antigens?
Which blood type carries both A and B antigens?
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Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?
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Where does erythrocyte formation occur in adults?
Where does erythrocyte formation occur in adults?
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What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
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What happens to worn-out red blood cells?
What happens to worn-out red blood cells?
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What is the role of vitamin B12 in the synthesis of new red blood cells?
What is the role of vitamin B12 in the synthesis of new red blood cells?
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Study Notes
Blood Components and Functions
- Platelets are responsible for preventing blood loss through clotting.
- The liquid portion of blood that circulates in the blood vessels is called plasma.
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are responsible for transporting oxygen.
Blood Cell Production
- The process of producing blood cells is called hematopoiesis.
- Myeloid stem cells give rise to all white blood cells except for lymphocytes.
Blood Clotting
- An embolus is an example of a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream.
Blood Group Systems
- The ABO blood group system is based on the presence or absence of agglutinogens A and B.
- The presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells determines the blood type in the ABO system.
Blood Transfusion
- If a transfusion is conducted using incompatible blood, it can lead to a severe reaction, which can be life-threatening.
Blood Types
- AB blood type carries both A and B antigens.
Erythrocyte Production
- The hormone erythropoietin (EPO) stimulates the production of red blood cells.
- Erythrocyte formation occurs in the bone marrow in adults.
Red Blood Cell Function
- Hemoglobin in red blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
- Worn-out red blood cells are removed from the circulation and destroyed in the spleen.
- Vitamin B12 is essential for the synthesis of new red blood cells.
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Test your knowledge on the major functions of blood in this informative quiz. Learn about how blood transports vital substances, regulates body functions, and protects against harmful agents.
