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Ch 8.1 - Blood and Lymph Systems
Anatomical Terms; do reverse side first
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Undergraduate 2
10/05/2009

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plasma
Definition
liquid portion of the blood and lymph containing water, proteins, salts, nutrients, etc.
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serum
Definition
liquid portion of the blood left after clotting process
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erythrocyte
Definition
red blood cell that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide within the bloodstream
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hemoglobin
Definition
protein iron compound contained in the erythrocyte that has bonding capabilities for the transport of oxygen and CO2
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leukocyte
Definition
white blood cell that protects the body from invasion of harmful substances
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granulocytes
Definition
a group of leukocytes containing granules in their cytoplasm
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agranulocytes
Definition
a group of leukocytes without granules in their nuclei
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platelets
Definition
thrombocytes; cell fragments in the blood essential for blood clotting
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