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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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