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Melanie Grayson
Anatomy Weeks 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Erythrocyte | Red Blood Cell Transports respiratory gasses O2 & CO2 Life Span 105 - 120 Days |
| Neutrophils | White Blood Cell Cellular Defense - phagocytosis of small pathogenic microorganism Life Span - hours to 3 days |
| Basophil | White Blood Cell Secretes heparin (anticoagulant) and histamine Life Span - hours to 3 days |
| Eosinophil | White Blood Cell Cellular Defense - some phagocytosis; chemical attack of large pathogenic microorganisms (such as protozoa) and parasitic worms; helps regulate allergic reactions and other inflammatory responses Life Span - 10 to 12 days |
| Lymphocyte | White Blood Cell Humoral defense - secretes antibodies; involved in immune system response and regulation Life Span - days to years |
| Monocyte | White Blood Cell Capable of migrating out of the blood to enter tissue spaces as a macrophage - an aggressive phagocytic cell capable of ingesting bacteria, cellular debris, and cancerous cells Life Span - months |
| Platelets | Releases clot-activating substances and helps in formation of actual blood clot by forming platelet plugs Life Span - 7 to 10 days |
| Lymph | is clear, watery-appearing fluid found in the lymphatic vessels |
| Interstitial Fluid (IF) | fills the spaces between cells |
| Thymus | Primary organ of the lymphatic system |