Circulation and Body Defense - The Blood

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Across
  1. 4. white blood cells present which increase in allergic reaction
  2. 5. 55% of total volume of blood
  3. 6. biconcave, disc shaped, carry oxygen bound to hemoglobin
  4. 13. most numerous white blood cell which increase in number in infection
  5. 15. engulf foreign matter by phagocytosis
  6. 16. carries nutrients and oxygen cells / carries waste products away from tissues
Down
  1. 1. condition when the mother may have antibodies which may attack and destroy the RBCs of the fetus
  2. 2. plug where platelets stick together and adhere to injury
  3. 3. can be administered to help blood clot
  4. 7. prevents circulating blood loss when vessel injured
  5. 8. can be administered to prevent blood clots
  6. 9. needed for liver to make inactive enzymes to help blood clot
  7. 10. maintains body pH / fluid balance / heat
  8. 11. cell fragments needed for blood clotting
  9. 12. group of enzymes that participate in immunity
  10. 14. active in immunity, located in blood tissues, and lymphatic system
  11. 17. most abundant protein needed to maintain osmotic pressure