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What is the significance of having a higher count of white blood cells compared to red blood cells in the body?
Having a higher count of white blood cells compared to red blood cells is significant because white blood cells play a crucial role in the body's immune system, helping to fight off infections and diseases. This imbalance can indicate an ongoing infection or inflammation that the body is trying to combat.
How is it possible to determine blood types from other body cells such as cheek cells or skin cells?
Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on red blood cells. These antigens are not only present on red blood cells but also on other body cells, including cheek cells and skin cells. By analyzing the presence of these antigens on these cells, blood type can be determined.
Is it possible to extract DNA from blood samples?
Yes, it is possible to extract DNA from blood samples. This process involves isolating the DNA molecules from the blood cells and purifying them for analysis or testing.
White blood cells are actually white?
White blood cells are not actually white; they appear white under a microscope due to the way they are stained for observation. The name "white blood cells" comes from the fact that they are cells that do not contain hemoglobin, unlike red blood cells which carry oxygen and give blood its red color.
The chemical released by white blood cells and causes redness and swelling?
The chemical released by white blood cells that causes redness and swelling is called histamine. Histamine is a key player in the inflammatory response and is responsible for dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the affected area, leading to redness and swelling.
What causes Neutropenia?
Neutropenia (having too few neutrophils) could be caused by: * Decreased erythrocyte production * Premature destruction of white blood cells * Sequestration and Margination of White Blood Cells
What causes the destruction of red blood cells?
hemophagia
What does it mean to have enlarged red blood cells?
There are several possible causes of enlarged red blood cells. Some of those causes are liver disease, alcoholism, vitamin B-12 deficiency, and medications. Further testing will likely need to be done to find the exact cause in order to treat it.
Which cells causes red color of blood?
The Haemoglobin
What causes intact capillaries near an injury dilate leaking plasma blood cells causes the blood to clot?
platelets
Do asthma people have white blood cells?
Yes of course every human being have white blood cells asthma people are just having less blood cells...
What kind of cancer causes the white blood cells to attack the red?
Leukemia is the type of cancer that can cause white blood cells to attack red blood cells. This occurs when the abnormal white blood cells recognize red blood cells as foreign and begin attacking them.
What causes red blood cells to be made?
There are different types of blood cells. Red blood cells, which I assume you mean, are made of a molecule called haemoglobin in a protein shell. Haemoglobin binds with oxygen to become Oxyhaemoglobin, allowing red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body.
Why are there less white blood cells tha red blood cells?
A possible answer is because white blood cells are only required for when there is a threat to the body, whereas red blood cells are needed constantly for transport of oxygen around the body.
Which type of white blood cells causes cellular death?
macrophage
If the birds bones are hollow where are the blood cells formed?
Birds are having hollowbones to enhance their flight, but as in other animals the blood cells are formed in the bones, i doubt where the blood cells are formed in birds
What causes bruising in lower neck?
same thing that causes bruising everywhere. crushed blood cells.
