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PBS 2.1.4 - Blood

QuestionAnswer
referral sending a patient to another doctor
phlebotomy drawing blood
components of blood plasma, red cells, white cells, platelets
leukocytes white blood cells
erythrocytes red blood cells
plasma liquid part of blood
thrombocytes (platelets) help blood clot
hemoglobin protein that carries oxygen
sickle cell disease genetic blood disorder with sickle-shaped cells
leukemia cancer of blood cells
hematocrit percent of red blood cells in blood
anemia low red blood cells
polycythemia too many red blood cells
canula small tube placed in a vein
complete blood count (CBC) test of blood cells
basic metabolic panel (BMP) test of sugar, salts, kidneys
lipid panel cholesterol blood test
saturated fat fat that raises cholesterol
unsaturated fat fat that lowers cholesterol
hypercholesterolemia high cholesterol
plaque (cholesterol) fat buildup in arteries
blood-borne pathogen germs in blood
universal precautions safety rules for blood contact
veins off the upper limp veins of the arm
brachiocephalic vein large vein to the heart
subclavian vein vein under the collarbone
axillary vein vein in the armpit
greater cephalic vein surface arm vein
median cubital vein elbow vein for blood draws
basilic vein inner arm vein
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