Textbook Question
The two most clinically important groups of antigens on erythrocytes are the ______ and ______ blood groups.
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17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
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Which of the following are the four main components of blood?
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White blood cells, platelets, lymph, and plasma
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Red blood cells, platelets, lymph, and plasma
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Red blood cells, white blood cells, lymph, and plasma
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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
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Begin by understanding the composition of blood, which is a vital fluid in the human body responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.
Identify the four main components of blood: Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.
White blood cells (leukocytes) are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections and other diseases.
Platelets (thrombocytes) are cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting, preventing excessive bleeding when injuries occur. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
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