The Red Cross emblem is a red cross on what background?
AnswerWhite
The emblem reverses the colors of the Swiss flag, honoring Switzerland, where the movement was founded.
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The basics
What is a food bank?
AnswerAn organization that collects food and gives it to people in need
Food banks gather donated food and distribute it, often through local pantries, shelters and community groups.
Going deeper
Which blood type is known as the universal donor for red blood cells?
AnswerO negative
O negative red cells lack A, B and RhD antigens, so they can be given to patients of any blood type in emergencies.
Who founded the Red Cross movement after witnessing the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino?
AnswerHenry Dunant
Henry Dunant's book 'A Memory of Solferino' inspired the founding of the Red Cross in Geneva in 1863.
The word 'philanthropy' comes from Greek words meaning what?
AnswerLove of humanity
Philanthropy joins the Greek 'philos' (loving) and 'anthropos' (human being).
Expert level
The first successful human kidney transplant, in 1954, was carried out between whom?
AnswerIdentical twins
Surgeons in Boston transplanted a kidney between identical twin brothers, whose matching tissues avoided rejection.
Which part of donated blood is mostly water and carries clotting factors, salts and nutrients?
AnswerPlasma
Plasma, the yellowish liquid part of blood, is about 90% water and carries proteins such as clotting factors.
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