Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems Flashcards
1
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antibody
A
proteins released by blood cells
2
Q
antigen
A
generation of antibodies
3
Q
autoimmune
A
against own body’s cells/tissue
4
Q
hematopoiesis
A
production and development of red blood cells
5
Q
immune response
A
defense function of body
6
Q
interstitial fluid
A
fluid between cells and tissue spae
7
Q
lymphocyte
A
white blood cells found in lymph nodes
8
Q
monocytes
A
LARGE white blood cells formed in bone marrow
9
Q
oncology
A
study of cancer cells
10
Q
pathogens
A
micro organism producing disease
11
Q
transfusion
A
collection of blood from a donor
12
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hematology
A
study of blood
13
Q
immunology
A
study of body’s protection
14
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anemia
A
red blood cell deficiency
15
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aplastic
A
failure of bone marrow