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cardio-respiratory
anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Red Blood Cells (Latin name) | Erythrocytes |
| Hemoglobin | An iron-containing protein on red blood cells that binds oxygen. |
| white blood cells (Latin name) | leukocytes |
| function of white blood cells | fight infections |
| Platelets | Cells the bind together when they recognize damaged blood vessels, help control bleeding |
| Coagulation | blood clot formation |
| A blood type | A antigens, B antibodies |
| B blood type | B antigens, A antibodies |