Ch 13 Flashcards
protein in the blood; maintains the proper amount of water in blood
albumin
a substance that stimulates production of an antibody
antigen
a specific protein produced by the lymphocytes in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigens
antibody (Ab)
white blood cell that contains granules that stain blue
basophil
orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by breakdown of hemoglobin when RBCs are destroyed
bilirubin
blood clotting
coagulation
protein that stimulates growth of white blood cells
colony-stimulating factor (CSF)
the change in structure and function of a cell as it matures; specialization
differentation
a method separating serum proteins by electrical charge and size
electrophoresis
white blood cell that contains granules that stain red
eosinophil
an immature red blood cells
erythroblast
a red blood cell
erythrocyte
hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell formation
erythropoietin (EPO)
protein that forms the basis of a blood clot
fibrin
plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
fibrinogen
plasma protien
globulin
white blood cell with numerous dark-staining granules
granulocyte
a cell in bone marrow that gives rise to all types of blood cells
hematopoietic stem cells
blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells
hemoglobin
breakdown of red blood cells
hemolysis
an anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells
heparin
response of the immune system to foreign invasion
immune reaction
a protein with antibody activity
immunoglobulin
a white blood cell
leukocyte
mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies
lymphocyte
monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces; as a phagocyte, it engulfs foreign material and debris; destroys worn out RBCs
macrophage
large platelet precursor cell found in the bone marrow
megakaryocyte
leukocyte with one large nucleus; engulfs foreign material and debris; becomes macrophage
monocyte
pertaining to cell (leukocyte) with single round nucleus
mononuclear
immature bone marrow that gives rise to granulocytes
myeloblast
granulocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow; polymorphonuclear leukocyte
neutrophil
liquid portion of blood; contains water, proteins, salts, nutrients, lipis, hormones, and vitamins
plasma