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CCM The Blood
Key terms & definitions
Term | Definition |
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Plasma | Pale golden liquid that composes about 55% of the blood |
Red blood cells | The function of these blood cells is to transport oxygen |
Haemoglobin | Found in red blood cells. Joins with oxygen in areas of high concentration and releases oxygen in areas of low concentration. |
Anemia | Lack of haemoglobin (or red blood cells) |
White blood cells | These blood cells defend the body against infection |
Platelets | Cell fragments that clot the blood |
A B AB O | The four blood groups |
Biconcave | Shape of red blood cells |
Lymphocytes | White blood cells that produce antibodies |
Monocytes | White blood cells that digest bacteria |