Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 3CCS
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The reason behind using the blood group O negative in the patient, even before knowing his actual blood group.
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The blood forms an important part of the body. It constitutes the circulatory system that is important to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the various body parts. The blood is composed of formed elements (45%) and plasma (55%). The formed elements contain leukocytes (white blood cells), erythrocytes (red blood cells), and platelets. The plasma contains various dissolved ions, proteins,
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Ch. 16.1 - List two protective functions of blood.Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 16.2 - Are plasma proteins used as fuel for body cells?...Ch. 16.3 - How many molecules of oxygen can each hemoglobin...Ch. 16.3 - Patients with advanced kidney disease often have...Ch. 16.4 - Which WBCs turn into macrophages in tissues? Which...Ch. 16.4 - Amos has leukemia. Even though his WBC count is...Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 8CYUCh. 16.5 - What is a megakaryocyte? What does its name mean?Ch. 16.6 - Prob. 10CYU
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