Blood flashcards

Terms	Definitions
Hemoglobin	Protein that makes red blood cells red , contains iron
Plasma	55% of whole blood; composed mostly of water
Buffy Coat	Leukocytes and platelets
Erythrocytes	carry oxygen to tissues
Albumin	Protein that acts as a carrier to shutttle certain molecules through the circulation
Rh factor	A protein on the red blood cells that determines whether the blood is positive or negative
Leukocytes	The only formed elements that are complete cells; account for <1% of total blood volume; also known as WBC's; fight infection
Platelet	Cell fragment that helps blood clot
Neutrophil	They function as an active phagocyte; their numbers increase during acute infections.
Basophil	Involved in the inflammation
Lymphocytes	Agranulocyte WBC that mounts immune responses by making antibodies
Monocytes	Increases in chronic infections
Fibrin	A chemical that is important in blood clotting because it forms tiny net of fibers that traps red blood cells
Universal Receiver	Blood type AB
Universal Donor	Blood type O
A and BAntigens	found on the red blood cells
Thrombocytopenia	condition associated with too few platelets
AB	Has no A or B antibodies
Hemophilia	disorder defined by the absence of one or more of the proteins required for blood clotting
Aplastic Anemia	May result from destruction of red bone marrow due to certain drugs, chemical, ionizing radiation, or viruses
Pernicious Anemia	Caused by a lack of vitamin B12
Sickle-Cell Anemia	red blood cells have half-moon shape

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