Blood Anatomy
Plasma is mostly composed of this molecule.
What is water?
These structures filter pathogens and cell debris out of lymph.
What are lymph nodes?
This medical procedure involves the incision into a vein in order to withdraw blood for testing.
What is phlebotomy?
This is a genetic disorder in which blood is unable to clot due to a lack of one of the clotting factors.
What is hemophilia?
What is an allergy?
This specific blood type is characterized by the absence of markers for both blood typing systems.
What is O-
This type of immune response does not require prior exposure to the pathogen.
What is natural/innate immune reaction?
Antihistamine is administered to stop this type of reaction.
What is an allergic reaction?
This condition is characterized by excessive levels of lipids in the blood stream.
What is hyperlipidemia?
This procedure involves the artificial transfer of blood into the bloodstream.
What is a blood transfusion?
Platelets are critical for this process.
What is blood clotting?
This gland is where T-cells mature.
What is the thymus?
This type of drug dissolves existing clots.
What is a fibrinolytic?
This is a collection of blood under the skin due to blood escaping from damaged blood vessels.
What is a hematoma?
This is a type of infection that is acquired in a hospital.
What are nosocomial infections?
This is where blood cells are produced.
What is the bone marrow?
Passive acquired immunity can be received in this manner.
What is through breastfeeding and through the placenta?
These are anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat autoimmune diseases.
What are corticosteroids?
If the wrong type of blood is administered to a patient, this disorder can develop.
What is hemolytic anemia?
This type of WBC protects the body against parasites and is involved in allergic reactions.
What are Eosinophils?
This organ removes damaged RBCs from circulation.
What is the liver?
B cells produce these pathogen-specific structures.
What are antibodies?
This type of drug is used to treat HIV.
What are reverse transcriptase inhibitors?
What is thalassemia?
This condition develops due to obstruction of lymph vessels causing a buildup of fluids in tissues.
What is elephantiasis?