Exam 1

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Across
  1. 2. The largest artery in the body.
  2. 5. The process to stop bleeding.
  3. 6. The lower chambers of the heart.
  4. 7. A condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells.
  5. 9. A protein that may be present on the surface of red blood cells.
  6. 11. The liquid component of blood.
  7. 13. The breakdown of a blood clot.
  8. 14. The percentage of blood volume that is red blood cells.
  9. 18. White blood cells involved in immunity.
  10. 19. A condition characterized by a low platelet count.
Down
  1. 1. Cell fragments that play a role in clotting.
  2. 2. Antigens on red blood cells that determine blood type.
  3. 3. The process of producing red blood cells.
  4. 4. A genetic disorder causing red blood cells to assume an abnormal shape.
  5. 8. The process of blood clot formation.
  6. 10. A condition where tissues are deprived of oxygen.
  7. 12. Another name for the mitral valve of the heart.
  8. 15. Red blood cells that transport oxygen.
  9. 16. A substance that prevents blood clotting.
  10. 17. The protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen.