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what is the name of the protein that binds to and transports oxygen in red blood cells?
List 2 out of 4 that are components of blood
Plasma, Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
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what blood type does someone with both type A and Type B antibodies have?
Blood group O
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what determines whether a persons blood type is positive or negative?
Heredity
what does it mean if a male patient has a hematocrit level of 50 %?
It means dehydration
what is Cole's favorite sport ?
Football
what is the name of the liquid in which the components of blood are suspended ?
Plasma
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who is in danger of a blood disorder if a mother and fetus have differing Rh factors?
The fetus
what is found in blood that helps fight infections?
White blood cells
will a type A be able to successfully donate to a type B?
No!!!
name two other components in blood
plasma, white blood cells, platelets, red blood cells
What is the substance found on the Surface of a red blood cell that triggers the production of antibodies?
Antigens (sugar and proteins)
what is found in blood that helps the blood clot?
Platlets
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what blood type is the Universal recipient?
AB +
what does someone with a type A blood also have?
A antigens on their red blood cells
what is a way to express the Rh factor?
Erythrocytes
what does someone with a Type AB blood have?
what will red blood cells do if they encounter the wrong antibodies?
They will attack the red blood cells
How long does an RBC last?
about 128 days
what blood type is the "universal donor"?