Across
- 5. Stem cells that divide and produce blood cells
- 7. protiens on the surface of blood cells
- 10. reduction in platelet number
- 12. binds to lipids (plasma protien)
- 15. transfusion administration of blood directly into bloodstream of another person.
- 16. first “on the scene” to fight infection
- 17. mature RBCs
- 18. forms of blood cancer characterized by overproliferation of white blood cells
Down
- 1. play an essential role in blood clotting
- 2. infection of blood by bacteria or viruses
- 3. transform into macrophages
- 4. cytoplasmic granules that contain histamine
- 6. important role in blood clotting
- 8. include antibodies that fight infections (plasma protien)
- 9. liquid component of blood
- 11. Myeloma form of cancer involving the overproliferation of plasma
- 13. yellowing of the skin
- 14. important role in the immune response