33.2: Blood and the Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
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plasma
A
straw-colored liquid portion of the blood
2
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red blood cell
A
blood cell containing hemoglobin that carries oxygen
3
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hemoglobin
A
iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen and transports it to the body
4
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white blood cell
A
type of blood cell that guards against infection, fights parasites, and attacks bacteria
5
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platelet
A
cell fragment released by bone marrow that helps in blood clotting
6
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lymph
A
fluid that is filtered out of the blood
7
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atherosclerosis
A
a condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up inside artery walls and eventually cause the arteries to stiffen
