Blood Crossword

2. These cells are found in the bone marrow that responsible for the everyday production and release of platelets.
4. The positive or negative sign in blood groups. It is a protein on the surface of red blood cells.
8. Scientific name for white blood cell (or immune cells).
9. This blood group has the A antigen on the surface of their red blood cells and contains antibodies against the B antigen.
11. During blood transfusions, if the wrong blood group is given, blood can clump together.
13. This blood group has both A and B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells and does not contain any antibodies against either A or B antigen. Known as the "universal receiver."
14. This blood group has the B antigen on the surface of their red blood cells and contains antibodies against the A antigen.
17. The type of this determines which blood types may be safely donated during a blood transfusion.
18. The movement of cells, particularly white blood cells, through the walls of capillaries into tissue due to damage, infection, or inflammation.
20. This blood group does not has either A or B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells, but does contain antibodies against both A and B antigens. Known as the "universal donor."

1. This process is when blood changes from a liquid state to a semi-solid state. Also known as clotting.
3. Scientific name for red blood cell.
5. Blood cell formation.
6. If incompatible blood is given in a blood transfusion, it may negatively affect these organs, which help filter blood.
7. Protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
10. This process is stopping the bleeding of a damaged blood vessel.
12. A crawling-like movement in which cells form temporary cytoplasmic projections (like feet).
15. Main protein involved in blood clotting.
16. This is made up of water, coagulants, proteins, electrolytes, and immunoglobulins.
19. A type of blood cell to help with clot formation to stop bleeding.