Across
- 3. kills parasites; controls inflammation and allergic reactions
- 7. WBC level known as leukocytosis; may indicate infection
- 10. phagocytic (engulfs small particles)
- 11. necessary for healthy blood
- 13. release heparin and histamines
- 15. formation of a blood clot
- 16. what do RBCs not have
- 17. WBC level with 5,000-10,000
- 18. phagocytic (engulfs large particles)
- 22. thrombocytes; helps control blood loss from broken blood vessels (hemostasis)
- 24. where RBCs are produced
- 25. the white blood cells and platelets
- 28. % of RBCs by volume
- 29. the main function of blood
- 30. too few RBCS or hemoglobin; results in paleness and lethargy
Down
- 1. what type of tissue is blood
- 2. WBC level known as leukopenia; immune deficient
- 4. necessary for DNA formation
- 5. provide immunity with B-cells and t-cells
- 6. also known as leukocytes
- 8. abnormally formed blood clot in a blood vessel (artherosclerosis)
- 9. the liquid mixture portion of blood
- 12. what carries oxygen and gives RBC its color
- 14. clotting disorder found in the X chromosome
- 19. also known as erythrocytes
- 20. insoluble threads of protein
- 21. dislodged clot (life threatening)
- 23. controls the rate of RBC production
- 26. how many different elements are in blood
- 27. what is distributed by blood