Human Blood
Whole blood is separated into 3 components- red cells, platelets and _______
plasma
True or False
The average adult has 9-12 pints of blood.
True- 1 pint is given during a whole blood donation.
CBC serves over ____ local hospitals.
70
What is one of the best ways to prepare for a blood donation?
Eat and drink well the day before and the morning of your donation, get plenty of sleep, bring your photo ID; You can also eat salty food the evening before.
The shelf life of whole blood is ____days.
42
True or False - Researchers have found a way to synthetically make blood.
False- There is no substitute for blood. It can only come from volunteer donors.
62% of the US population is eligible to donate blood, yet only ____% do.
3%
How many times before graduating high school do you need to donate to earn Gallon Grad recognition?
8
True or False.
Low Hemoglobin one time means you can never donate.
False- Low hemoglobin means you are deferred for that day. Hemoglobin levels can change within a couple of days, so try donating on another day.
Does human blood contain gold?
Yes. Our blood contains around 0.2 milligrams of gold.
How many patients could one blood donation help?
3
About how much blood does a newborn baby have?
About a cup of blood
____ units of blood are provided to KS and MO area hospitals per week.
3600
What is the #1 reason why people don't donate blood?
They were never asked to donate
When did blood types get discovered?
1901- Karl Landsteiner observed that blood from people of different types would clot when mixed together. He later classified them as A, B and O.
What do platelets do?
They help your blood clot.
Larger animals have slower heart rates than smaller animals. The average human heart rate is 75 beats per minute. What is the average heart rate of a blue whale?
A blue whale’s heart beats 5bpm when it dives lower. Closer to the surface it ranges from 25-37 bpm (31 bpm average) .
Name three programs CBC has for high schools students.
Bloodstock, Gallon Grad, High School Scholarship program, Youth Summit/Workshops
You can donate whole blood every ____ days.
56
How long does it take blood to travel from the heart,through you body, and back to the heart again?
20-60 seconds
What does plasma do?
It carries blood cells, nutrients, and proteins.
What color is the blood
in lobsters?
Lobster blood is colorless.
When exposed to oxygen, it
develops a bluish color. This is
due to the protein
hemocyanin which contains
copper.
How many donation centers are part of the Community Blood Center in addition to the main building?
7- Topeka, St. Joseph, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Olathe, Overland Park, Gladstone
What do I need to bring with me to the donation?
Your photo ID. Also a signed consent if you are 16 years old.
What is the one part of the body where blood does not go?
Your cornea! This part of your eyeball doesn't need blood, because it sucks oxygen right out of the air.