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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why does hemoglobin make the blood red? | It contains iron (Fe) |
| What does hemoglobin transport in the body? | Oxygen |
| What is the relationship between Iron (Fe) and Oxygen (O2)? | Hemoglobin contains iron and oxygen bonds to the iron. |
| What is the relationship between the lack of iron, glucose and fatigue? | If the body doesn't have enough iron (anemic), it will not be able to carry enough oxygen. Cells will not receive enough oxygen. Reactions in cells will not take place. Glucose will not be broken down fast enough. Leads to fatigue and being tired. |
| What type of blood has A antigens and B antibodies? | Type A |
| What type of blood has B antigens and A antibodies? | Type B |
| What type of blood has no antigens and AB antibodies? | Type O |
| What type of blood has AB antigens and no antibodies? | Type AB |
| Chemicals on the surface of red blood cells are called _________________. Antigens Pathogens | Antigens |
| ____________________ are chemicals found in our plasma that attack foreign antigens. Antibiotics Antibodies | Antibodies |
| What cell is the most abundant in the body? Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells | Red blood cells |
| Where are red and white blood cells made? Heart Bone marrow | Bone marrow |
| What do red blood cells contain? Iron Carbon | Iron |
| Which blood type is the universal donor? AB O | O |
| Which blood type is the universal recipient? AB O | AB |
| What do white blood cells do? | Destroy pathogens that make you sick |