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68WM6 10-10 Blood

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ABO Blood Groups   a system of grouping blood based on the presence or absence of two antigens  
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Albumin   small plasma proteins synthesized in the liver that are the primary components of osmotic pressure in the bloodstream  
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Anemia   a condition that results from too few erythrocytes or hemoglobin  
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Antibodies   soluble, globular proteins that directly attack antigens, activate complement, or stimulate changes that prevent the spread of pathogens  
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Antigens   a chemical compound attached to a cell surface which, if not recognized by the lymphatic system, elicits an immune response  
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Coagulation   an effective hemostatic mechanism that causes blood clots through the use of clotting factors  
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Colloid Osmotic Pressure   the pressure resulting from water moving toward an area of a higher concentration of a solute  
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Embolus   a dislodged blood clot that is moving through the blood vessels  
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Erythrocytes   biconcave disks, also known as red blood cells, used to transport gases  
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Erythropoietin   a hormone that is secreted by the kidney and liver to control rate of erythrocyte production  
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Fibrin   insoluble threads of protein that form a meshwork at sites of injury that entrap blood cells and platelets forming blood clots  
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Fibrinogen   a large protein synthesized in the liver that functions in blood coagulation  
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Globulin   three types of proteins synthesized in the liver and lymphatic tissue and are important in the transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins and immunity  
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Hematocrit   the percentage of formed elements in a volume of whole bloodErythrocytes,Leukocytes,Platelets  
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Hemoglobin   oxygen carrying portion of the erythrocyte  
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Hemostasis   the processes responsible for stopping blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged  
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Leukocytes   five types of cells, also known as white blood cells, that protect against disease Neutrophils,Eosinophils,Basophils,Monocytes,Lymphocytes  
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Lipoprotein   proteins that combine with lipids to allow transport of lipids through the bloodstream  
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Plasma   clear, straw-colored liquid portion of whole blood which contains a complex mixture of chemicals; Water,Amino acids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids,Vitamins,Hormones,Electrolytes,Cellular wastes  
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Rh Blood Group   a system of grouping blood based on the presence of the Rh antigen  
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Thrombocytes   cell fragments, as known as platelets, that close breaks in damaged blood vessels and initiate the formation of blood clots  
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Thrombopoietin   a hormone responsible for the initiation the formation of thrombocytes  
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Thrombus   a blood clot that abnormally forms in a blood vessel  
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Whole Blood   the combination of all fluid and components in the blood  
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