chapter 15 Flashcards
1
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plasma
A
fluid portion of unclotted blood
2
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serum
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the liquid that separates from the blood when a clot is formed
3
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antigen
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substance that stimulates the body to produce antibodies against it
4
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antibody
A
protein that destroys or inactivates a specific antigen
5
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serology
A
the study of antigen-antibody reactions
6
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luminol
A
chemical test capable of detecting bloodstains, emits a blue light
