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9th Grade Bio
Blood Types
Term | Definition |
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Red Blood Cells | Erythrocytes, the most abundant cells in our blood and are produced in the bone marrow |
White Blood Cells | Leukocytes, they are part of the immune system and destroy infectious agents called pathogens. |
Plasma | The yellowish liquid portion of blood that contains electrolytes, nutrients, and vitamins, hormones, clotting factors, and proteins to fight infection |
Platelets | Thrombocytes, the clotting factors that are carried in the plasma and they clot together to seal wounds and prevent blood loss. |
Blood | Living tissue that carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body |
Agglutinogens | proteins that exist on the surface of all red blood cells. |
Blood transfusion | procedure when blood is given to a patient through an IV line in one of the blood vessels. |
Universal Donors | People with type O blood, called this because they can give blood to any blood type. |
Universal Recipients | People with type AB blood, called this because they can receive any blood type. |
Blood Samples | Can be analyzed to determine blood type and DNA |