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What is the main function of blood?
The main function of blood is transport, allowing us to maintain homeostasis via regulation and protection.
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What are the three main functions of blood?
Transport, Regulation, Protection.
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What are the main components of blood plasma?
Blood plasma is mainly water with dissolved substances, including plasma proteins.
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What is hematopoiesis?
Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood cells, primarily occurring in red bone marrow.
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What triggers the production of erythropoietin (EPO)?
A drop in normal blood oxygen levels triggers the production of erythropoietin (EPO).
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What are the three steps of hemostasis?
1. Vascular spasm 2. Platelet plug formation 3. Coagulation.
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What determines a person's blood type?
A person's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of A and B agglutinogens on their red blood cells.
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What does the Rh factor indicate?
The Rh factor indicates the presence (Rh positive) or absence (Rh negative) of rhesus antigens on red blood cells.
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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Hemoglobin binds and carries oxygen in red blood cells.
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What are agglutinogens?
Agglutinogens are RBC antigens that determine blood type.
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