Hlth 180 Chapter 7

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Across
  1. 3. a component of the RBC; important in the transport of oxygen
  2. 5. acronym for a condition of abnormal clotting followed by abnormal bleeding
  3. 7. an immature RBC
  4. 9. a hereditary hemolytic anemia that primarily affects people of Mediterranean descent
  5. 11. drug used to prevent clotting
  6. 13. a group of bleeding disorders characterized by slow clotting and long bleeding times
  7. 15. any decrease in oxygen-carrying ability of the RBC
Down
  1. 1. also known as white blood cells
  2. 2. too many blood cells
  3. 4. affects lymphocyte production leading to impaired immunity
  4. 6. makes up 55% of total blood volume
  5. 8. a malignant neoplasm of the blood-forming organs
  6. 10. drug used to treat cancer
  7. 12. blood-forming organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
  8. 14. purplish coloring of the skin caused by hemorrhaging