Blood

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Across
  1. 1. Leukocyte that release histamine & heparin
  2. 6. Also known as a red blood cell (RBC)
  3. 7. Cells that differentiate into various types of cells
  4. 10. The shape of red blood cells (RBC's)
  5. 11. Liver secretion that promotes blood clotting
  6. 14. Leukocyte type that includes T cells, B cells
  7. 16. Leukocyte that moderate allergic reactions & defend against parasitic worms
  8. 17. A chemical secretion preventing blood clotting
  9. 20. Plasma proteins that constitute antibodies or transport lipids & vitamins
  10. 22. Accumulation of bacteria, WBC's, damaged cells
  11. 23. A decrease in WBC count
Down
  1. 2. A chemical secretion that promotes inflammation
  2. 3. Cell that produces RNC's in the bone marrow
  3. 4. A reduction in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
  4. 5. Increase in WBC count, often due to infection
  5. 8. The blood fluid, not incl. cells & platelets
  6. 9. The percentage (by volume) of blood cells in the blood
  7. 12. Leukocyte that destroy bacteria, fungus, some viruses
  8. 13. Cell fragments helping blood coagulate (clot)
  9. 15. Produced by B cells
  10. 18. Plasma protein that helps maintain blood osmotic pressure
  11. 19. The protein in RBC's that transports oxygen & carbon dioxide
  12. 21. Also known as a white blood cell