Blood Vocab Flashcards
1
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solid portion (cells) of blood
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hematocrit
2
Q
red blood cells
A
erythrocytes
3
Q
protein that carries oxygen through the body
A
hemoglobin
4
Q
breaks down (phagocytize) damaged cells
A
macrophages
5
Q
formation of red blood cells
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hematopoeisis
6
Q
white blood cells
A
leukocytes
7
Q
have granules
A
granulocytes
8
Q
platelets
A
thrombocytes
9
Q
clear liquid portion of the blood where the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended
A
plasma
10
Q
high density lipoproteins
A
HDL
11
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low density lipoproteins
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LDL