Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
Define Blood
A
Liquid tissue that carries oxygen & nutrients to the cells & carries away waste
2
Q
Define Red Blood Cells
A
Transports oxygen & carbon dioxide
3
Q
Define White Blood Cells
A
Defend the body from external & internal threats
4
Q
Define Blood Platelets (Thrombocytes)
A
Initiate Blood Clotting
5
Q
What makes up our blood
A
Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets, & Plasma
6
Q
What does Coagul(o)- mean?
A
Clotting or Coagulation
7
Q
What does Myel(o)- mean?
A
Bone Marrow
8
Q
What does -Blast mean?
A
Immature Cell
9
Q
What does Immun(o)- mean?
A
Immune System
10
Q
What does Lymphaden(o)- mean
A
Lymph node
11
Q
What does Lymphangi(o)- mean?
A
Lymph vessel
12
Q
What does Tonsill(o)- mean?
A
Tonsil
13
Q
What does Splen(O)- mean?
A
Spleen
14
Q
What does Thym(o)- mean?
A
Thymus
15
Q
WBC
A
White Blood Cells
