Across
- 10. The average lifespan (in days) of a red blood cell.
- 11. The measure of the percentage of whole blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- 14. The liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of its volume.
- 15. Immune cells that directly attack infected cells and tumors.
- 16. White blood cells that produce antibodies to target bacteria and viruses.
- 18. The disk-like shape of a red blood cell with a flattened center.
- 19. Positive The blood type known for being able to receive blood from "All Types".
- 20. The medical term for white blood cells.
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- 1. The process of blood clotting facilitated by platelets.
- 2. The medical term for red blood cells.
- 3. The highly regulated process of forming blood cells.
- 4. The major type of white blood cell that includes T cells and B cells.
- 5. A test where blood cells are examined under a microscope.
- 6. The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- 7. The hormone, produced by kidneys, that controls red blood cell production.
- 8. The mixture of plasma and cells running through veins and arteries.
- 9. The most common type of white blood cell and the body’s first line of defense.
- 12. Another name for platelets.
- 13. The number of days it takes for red blood cells to mature in the bone marrow.
- 16. The site where blood cells start as immature cells.
- 17. Red blood cells are unique because they lack this organelle to be more flexible.
