Across
- 4. where red blood cells are produced
- 9. gland masses of tissue which contain cells
- 10. also known as erythrocytes
- 13. determination of the cause or nature of a condition
- 15. decreased blood flow
- 16. form of cancer of the bone marrow
- 17. relating to the thorax which is the cavity enclosed within the ribs and sternum
- 18. clotting prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is __________________
- 19. defend the body from invading organisms
Down
- 1. immune response which attacks an animals own tissues and cells
- 2. small hole on the needle which allows the blood to blow into the syringe
- 3. also known as thrombocytes
- 5. carries oxygen to the red blood cells and helps move them to other tissues
- 6. platelets are responsible for _________________
- 7. liquid portion of blood
- 8. loss of water from the body
- 11. (CBC)determines the number and type of blood cells present
- 12. vein located on the front leg
- 14. what red blood cells carry to the lungs