The Blood System Flashcards
1
Q
albumin
A
protein in blood
maintains proper h2o in blood
2
Q
antibody
A
protein that attacks bacteria
3
Q
antigen
A
stimulates production of an antibody
4
Q
basophil
A
stained blue
releases histamine and heparin
5
Q
bilirubin
A
yellow pigment in bile
6
Q
coagulation
A
blood clotting
7
Q
colony-stimulating factor (csf)
A
protein that stimulates growth of WBC’s
8
Q
differentiation
A
change in structure and function of a cell as it matures
9
Q
electrophoresis
A
separating serum protein by electrical charge
10
Q
eosiniphil
A
stained red
associated with allergic reactions
11
Q
erythroblast
A
immature rbc
12
Q
erythrocyte
A
rbc
13
Q
erythropoietin (epo)
A
hormone secreted by kidneys
stimulates blood cell formation
14
Q
fibrin
A
forms basis of a clot
15
Q
fibrinogen
A
plasma protein converted ot fibrin
