10 blood typing

Question 1

blood content

Answer 1

55% plasma,
1% buffy coat - leukocytes (WBC) & platelets
45% erythrocytes (RBC)

Question 2

RBC

Answer 2

transport gases
no nuclei

Question 3

WBC

Answer 3

• function in immune system
• several types exist based on the presence/absence of granules
• originate from bone marrow from cells known as hematopoietic stem cells

Question 4

platelets

Answer 4

help form blood clots

Question 5

antigens

Answer 5

antigens correspond to the type of blood you have
A = A antigens (B antibodies)
B = B antigens (A antibodies)
AB = A & B antigens (no antibodies)
O = no antigens (A & B antibodies)

Question 6

antibodies

Answer 6

are called agglutinogens

Question 7

Rh blood group

Answer 7

is a surface antigen on RBC