Chapter 7 Blood , Bio
Across
- 2. a condition that occurs when a Rh-negative mother carries a Rh-positive baby
- 4. composed of cellular and acellular components
- 5. bind to lipids like cholesterol
- 7. first on scene to fight infection by endocytosing microorganisms
- 11. a yellow pigment that is produced when red blood cells break down
- 15. also known as sepsis
- 16. important role in blood clotting
- 19. mature red blood cells
Down
- 1. an iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body
- 3. transform into macrophages
- 6. reduction in platelet number
- 8. defend against large parasites
- 9. high-density lipoproteins
- 10. any substance, like a part of a virus or bacteria, that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to fight it off
- 12. role in enhancing inflammation
- 13. important role in the immune system
- 14. is the liquid component of blood
- 17. low-density lipoproteins
- 18. forms of blood cancer characterized by overproliferation of white blood cells