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-A plasma protein that is important in blood clot formation

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Fibrinogen is a plasma protein that is important in blood clot formation.

Answer: A 
 Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains proteins, electrolytes, and other nutrients.

Answer: C 
 Red blood cells are the most common type of blood cell and contain hemoglobin which allows them to transport oxygen.

Answer: D 
 Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that can differentiate into macrophages to engulf and digest pathogens.

Answer: E 
 Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a role in the immune response to parasitic infections and allergic reactions.

Answer: F 
 Myeloid tissue is the bone marrow that produces all blood cells except for lymphocytes.

Answer: G 
 Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that binds to and transports oxygen throughout the body.

Answer: I 
 The universal donor is someone with type O negative blood, as their blood does not have A, B, or Rh antigens, which can cause a reaction in transfusion recipients.

Answer: J 
 The universal recipient is someone with type AB positive blood, as their blood does not have A, B, or Rh antibodies, which means they can receive blood from any blood type.

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