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APSM Biology 2.7-2.8

APSM CA Biology 2.7 Blood and 2.8 Health Problems

TermDefinition
albumin blood protein that helps regulate water content of blood
erythrocyte another name for red blood cell
fibrinogen Part of the plasma that can become a blood clot
globulins broad group of blood proteins that help transport fat and fight infections
hemoglobin iron containing blood protein found in red blood cells, carries oxygen
leukocyte another name for white blood cell
lymph ducts two large ducts that empty lymph into the subclavian veins
lymph nodes enlargement of lymphatic tissue that filters tissue fluid; ex. tonsils and adenoids
lymphatic system portion of immune system that is a drainage and sanitation system for tissue fluid
plasma straw-colored liquid part of blood
platelets tiny disk-shaped cell fragments that help patch blood vessels during clotting
red blood cells Carry oxygen in the blood, outnumber WBCs 1000:1
spleen hand sized organ of lymphatic system; holds emergency supply of bloods; cleans blood of microbes; works with liver to destroy worn out red blood cells
white blood cells blood cells that function as part of the immune system and help to fight disease
atherosclerosis buildup of plaque and scar tissue narrow the inside of an artery
heart attack heart failure caused by blockage of blood flow to the heart
hypertension High blood pressure (anything over 140/90)
stroke Death of brain cells from lack of oxygen due to internal blockage or rupture of blood vessel
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