1. What federal agency is responsible for regulating the United States blood supply?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Food and Drug Administration
Centers for Disease Control

2. What scientist discovered the four major blood groups?
Charles Darwin
Karl Landsteiner
Baron Von Frankenstein

3. What did people believe was the purpose of blood prior to the 15th century?
To hold one's soul
To nourish the body
To give one energy

4. What is the equivalent organization of the Red Cross in some Muslim countries?
The Red Diamond
The Red Crescent
The Red Square

5. What component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body?
Platelets
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells

6. Early Egyptians and Romans believed that drinking blood would make them
Beautiful
Forever young
Immortal

7. The ability to store blood was first introduced during which war?
First World War
Second World War
Korean Conflict

8. Who is the person credited with founding the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Louisa May Alcott

9. How quickly does your body replenish its fluids after a blood donation?
Within 24 hours
Within 48 hours
Within 1 week

10. The American Red Cross logo is the reverse of what country's flag?
Spain
Holland
Switzerland

11. What percent of the American population donates blood?
Approximately 20%
Approximately 50%
Approximately 5%

12. What is not a situation which would possibly require blood transfusion?
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Aromatherapy

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