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CH 13 Blood
Blood Vocabulary Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin | bilirubin |
| Blood protein that maintains the proper amount of water in the blood | albumin |
| White blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions | eosinophil |
| Blood clotting | coagulation |
| Method of separating serum proteins by electrical charge | electrophoresis |
| Foreign substance that stimulates the production of an antibody | antigen |
| Red blood cell | erythrocyte |
| Change in structure and function of a cell as it matures | differentiation |
| White blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin | basophil |
| Hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell formation | erythropoietin |
| Immunoglobulin produced by lymphocytes to combat specific antigens | antibody |
| Protein threads that form the basis of a blood clot | fibrin |