A & P Blood & Circ Word Scramble
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Vocabulary word | Definition |
hemoglobin | a protein that gives RBC's the ability to transport oxygen |
plasma | the liquid portion of blood |
hematocrit | the volume of packed red cells in the blood |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
leukocyte | white blood cell |
platelets | produced by the bone marrow, responsible for clotting |
immunoglobulins | A cirulating antibody |
antigen | subtance that can trigger the production of antibodies |
hematopoieses | blood cell formation |
thrombus | a blood clot attached to a vessel wall |
embolus | traveling blood clot |
agglutinate | clump together |
hemolysis | the breakdown of RBC's |
antibody | attack the antigens foreign to our blood |
fibrin | insoluble protein fibers that help form a blood clot |
vasoconstriction | reducing the diameter of a vessel |
valves | permit blood flow in one direction to prevent backflow |
artery | carry oxygenated blood away from the heart |
vein | carry deoxygenated blood to the heart/lungs |
plaque | fatty deposits in the vessels that restrict blood flow |
Heparin | |
Plavix | |
Coumadin | |
Genarc | |
Vitamin B-12 |
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