Chapter 13: Vocabulary Flashcards

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albumin

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protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood

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antibody (Ab)

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specific protein (immunoglobulin) produced by lymphocytes in response to bacteria, viruses or other antigens. An antibody is specific to an antigen and inactivates it

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antigen

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substance (usually foreign) that stimulates the production of an antibody

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basophil

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white blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin

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bilirubin

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orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed

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coagulation

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blood clotting

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colony-stimulating factor (CSF)

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protein that stimulates growth of white blood cells (granulocytes)

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differentiation

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change in structure and function of a cell as it matures; specialization

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electrophoresis

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method of separating serum proteins by electrical charge

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eosinophil

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white blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions

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erythroblast

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immature red blood cell

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erythroprotein (EPO)

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hormone secreted by the kidneys; stimulates red blood cell formation

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fibrin

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protein that forms the basis of a blood clot

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fibrinogen

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plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process

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globulin

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plasma protein; alpha, beta, and gamma (immune) globulins are examples

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granulocyte

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white blood cell with numerous dark staining granules: eosinophil, neutrophil, and basophil

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hematopoietic stem cell

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cell int he bone marrow that gives rise to all types of blood cells

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hemolysis

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destruction of breakdown of blood (red blood cells)

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heparin

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anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells

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immune reaction

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response of the immune system to foreign invasion

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immunoglobulin

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protein (globulin) with antibody activity; examples are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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lymphocyte

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mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies

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macrophage

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monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces. As a phagocyte, it engulfs foreign material and debris. In the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, macrophages destroy worn out red blood cells

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megakaryocyte

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large platelet precursor cell found in the bone marrow

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monocyte

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leukocyte with one large nucleus. It is a cell that engulfs foreign material and debris. Monocytes become macrophages as they leave the blood and enter body tissues

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mononuclear

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pertaining to a cell (leukocyte) with a single round nucleus; lymphocytes and monocytes are mononuclear leukocytes

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myeloblast

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immature bone marrow that gives rise to granulocytes

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neutrophil

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granulocytic leukocyte formed in bone marrow. It is phagocytic tissue-fighting cell. Also called a polymorphonuclear leukocyte

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plasma

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liquid portion of blood; contains water, proteins, salts, nutrients, lipids, hormones and vitamins

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plasmapheresis

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removal of plasma from withdrawn blood by centrifuge. Collected cells are retransfused back into the donor. Fresh-frozen plasma or salt solution is used to replace withdrawn plasma.

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platelet

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small blood fragment that collects at sites of injury to begin the clotting process

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polymorphonuclear

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pertaining to a white blood cell with a multi-lobed; neutrophil

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prothrombin

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plasma protein; converted to thrombin in the clotting process

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reticulocyte

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immature erythrocyte. a network of strands (reticulin) is seen after staining the cell with special dyes

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rH factor

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antigen on red blood cells of Eh-positive (Rh+) individuals

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serum

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plasma minus clotting proteins and cells. Clear, yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it is allowed to clot. It is formed from plasma, but does not contain protein-coagulation factors

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stem cell

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unspecialized cell that gives rise to mature, specialized forms. A hematopoietic stem cell is the progenitor for all different types of blood cells

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thrombin

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enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation

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thrombocyte

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platelet