Blood components crossword puzzle
Across
- 2. the other name for red blood cell
- 4. A bright red substance formed by the combination of hemoglobin with oxygen, present in oxygenated blood
- 6. A single largest component of human blood
- 7. A cellular component of the blood that lacks hemoglobin
- 9. They secrete histamine which increases blood flow to injured areas
- 10. Produce antibodies necessary for immunity
- 11. Mobile and phagocytic eating large particles
- 12. component makes up most of your blood
- 13. Help reduce inflammation and allergic reactions by removing the chemicals causing them
- 14. Has fine granules that stain light purple and 2-5 lobes in its nucleus
Down
- 1. Carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues
- 3. The form of hemoglobin without oxygen, is the predominant protein in red blood cells.
- 5. The process of creating new blood cells in the body
- 8. Colorless blood cells that help blood clot