Hematology and Immunology (Blood) Flashcards
1
Q
Three Main Types of Blood Cells
A
Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes)
White Blood Cells (leukocytes)
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
2
Q
The purpose of red blood cells
A
bring oxygen to all the cells of the body and take away the waste
3
Q
The purpose of white blood cells
A
Fight infections protect the body from invasions
4
Q
The purpose of platelets
A
Patch things up-scab makers
5
Q
Hem/o
A
Blood
6
Q
Hemat/o
A
Blood
7
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Grabs onto oxygen when surrounding oxygen levels are high and releases it when the ambient oxygen levels are low; carries fresh oxygen from the lungs to the body parts that need it.
8
Q
Thromb/o
A
Clot
9
Q
Cyt/o
A
Cell
10
Q
Phleb/o
A
Vein
11
Q
Ven/o
A
Ven
12
Q
Lymph/o
A
Lymph
13
Q
Myel/o
A
Spine, Bone Marrow
14
Q
-emia
A
Blood Condition
15
Q
Tonsill/o
A
Tonsils
