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How much of the blood does Plasma make up? |
55% |
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Where are Platelets (Thrombocytes) formed? |
Red Bone Marrow |
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What important role do Platelets (Thrombocytes) play? |
Blood clotting |
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Do Platelets (Thrombocytes) have a nucleus? |
No |
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What are Red Blood Cells also called? |
Erythrocytes. |
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What are Platelets also called? |
Thrombocytes |
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Where are Red blood cells produced? |
Red Bone marrow |
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What do Red Blood cells do? |
Carry oxygen to the cells. |
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What are White Bllood cells know as? |
Leucocytes |
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What do White Blood cells do? |
Protect the body from infection. |
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What are the 2 main types of White Blood Cells? |
1. Granulocytes (polymorphs). 2. Non-Granular |
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How much of the White Blood Cell count do Granulocytes form? |
75% |
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What is the central space in a blood vessel called? |
Lumen |
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What is a Blue Baby |
A baby born with a congenital heart abnormality. |
