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- 1. stem cell that can produce all formed elements
- 5. layer containing leukocytes and platelets after centrifugation
- 10. granulocytes commonly increased during parasitic infections
- 11. iron-containing component of hemoglobin
- 12. giant bone marrow cell producing platelets
- 15. circulatory function involving defense against infection
- 18. nitrogenous waste found in plasma
- 19. process of platelet production
- 26. cancer of hemopoietic tissue producing excess leukocytes
- 27. deficiency of plasma proteins
- 28. transfer of blood or blood products between individuals
- 29. rarest ABO blood type
- 32. concentration of dissolved particles affecting blood pressure
- 34. immature RBC lacking a nucleus
- 35. hereditary disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin S
- 38. movement of phagocytes toward chemicals released by injury or microbes
- 41. scientist who discovered ABO blood groups
- 42. dissolution of a blood clot
- 43. blood type O designation in transfusion terminology
- 46. leukocytes containing visible cytoplasmic granules
- 47. term referring only to the heart and blood vessels
- 48. blood formation in lymphatic organs
- 50. leukocytes lacking specific granules
- 52. plasma without clotting factors
- 55. clumping of red blood cells by antibodies
- 58. brown pigment derivative contributing to fecal color
- 61. percentage of whole blood volume composed of red blood cells
- 64. hereditary clotting-factor deficiency disorder
- 65. body system consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
- 66. antigens found on red blood cells
- 69. plasma protein converted into fibrin during clotting
- 70. largest white blood cells
- 71. abnormally high white blood cell count
- 72. major Rh antigen determining Rh positivity
- 73. agranulocytes responsible for immune memory
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- 2. white blood cells
- 3. blood formation in bone marrow
- 4. medication preventing Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers
- 6. blood type AB designation in transfusion terminology
- 7. cytoskeletal protein contributing to RBC durability
- 8. liquid matrix of blood
- 9. most abundant granulocyte
- 13. granulocytes that release histamine and heparin
- 14. red blood cells
- 16. production of red blood cells
- 17. resistance of a fluid to flow
- 20. circulatory function involving fluid balance and temperature control
- 21. ion making up most plasma cations
- 22. study of blood
- 23. major circulatory function involving movement of substances
- 24. low blood oxygen level stimulating erythropoiesis
- 25. plasma proteins including antibodies
- 30. cell fragments involved in hemostasis
- 31. most common blood type
- 33. production of blood cells
- 36. developing RBC that synthesizes hemoglobin
- 37. production of white blood cells
- 39. kidney hormone that stimulates RBC production
- 40. conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin to form a clot
- 42. blood cells and cell fragments collectively
- 44. most abundant plasma proteins
- 45. protein that transports iron in blood
- 49. cessation of bleeding
- 51. antibodies found in plasma that react with RBC antigens
- 53. severe protein deficiency disease in children
- 54. enzyme helping transport carbon dioxide
- 56. excess of red blood cells
- 57. yellow pigment formed from heme breakdown
- 59. abnormally low white blood cell count
- 60. alpha globulin that transports copper
- 62. deficiency in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
- 63. oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
- 67. protein chains of hemoglobin
- 68. iron storage protein
