Question:

As per the guidelines of the Indian Red Cross society, which of the following persons is recommended for blood donation?

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024
  • People not in good health, under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Ladies during menstruation, pregnancy and breast feeding
  • Healthy women but unwed and below the age of 35
  • Persons who are immunised with live vaccines
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The Correct Option is D

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A blood donation occurs when in a person blood is voluntarily drawn and used for transfusions or made into medications. The donor is asked about medical history and given a short physical examination to make sure that the donation is not hazardous to his or her health. India Red Cross Society has recommended guidelines for suitable persons for blood donation, a person who is immunised with live vaccines is one of them.
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Body Fluids and Circulation

Liquid substances in the animal or human body are known as body fluids. The human body consists of about 60-67% body fluids. The chief components of the human body fluids are blood and lymph. Blood comprises a matrix called plasma with blood corpuscles floating in it. The blood cells are white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Lymph consists of lymph cells.

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Types of Body Fluids:

The different types of body fluids:

Blood

The main components of blood involve;

  1. Plasma
  2. Red Blood Cells
  3. White Blood Cells
  4. Platelets

Lymph

A colorless fluid present in the interstitial tissues is lymph. It circulates all over the lymphatic system. It can be described as blood without the RBCs. The exchange of hormones, nutrients, and gases occurs via this fluid. It contains lymphocytes that play a major function in the immune responses of the body.

The movement of blood across the vessels of the body that carries nutrients and gases along with it and removes waste from the different parts of the body is circulation.

Types of Circulatory Systems:

There are two types of circulatory systems:

  • Open Circulatory system
  • Closed circulatory system