Blood Transfusion System — Questions and answers

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Which animal did Richard Lower successfully transfer blood between in 1665?

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  1. Cats
  2. Birds
  3. Dogs ✓
  4. Horses

Answer: Dogs

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What did James Blundell believe was the only safe blood for human transfusions?

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  1. Animal blood
  2. Plant liquids
  3. Human blood ✓
  4. Special medicine

Answer: Human blood

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What is 'cross-matching' used for before a blood transfusion?

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  1. To make sure the blood is sweet enough.
  2. To check if the donor and recipient blood are compatible. ✓
  3. To see how much blood is available.
  4. To find out the age of the blood.

Answer: To check if the donor and recipient blood are compatible.

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Where was the very first true blood bank established in 1932?

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  1. In a small American town
  2. In the middle of a desert
  3. In Leningrad, Soviet Union ✓
  4. On a faraway island

Answer: In Leningrad, Soviet Union

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What is 'component therapy' in modern blood transfusion?

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  1. Giving patients a whole pint of blood for every problem.
  2. Giving patients only the specific part of blood they need, like red cells or plasma. ✓
  3. Giving patients special vitamins instead of blood.
  4. Giving patients blood from different animals.

Answer: Giving patients only the specific part of blood they need, like red cells or plasma.

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How important is the Blood Transfusion System in medicine today?

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  1. It is no longer used much.
  2. It is a cornerstone of modern medicine and saves millions of lives every year. ✓
  3. It is only used for very minor cuts.
  4. It is a fun game for doctors to play.

Answer: It is a cornerstone of modern medicine and saves millions of lives every year.

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