a red blood cell
erythrocyte
involves platelets or thrombocytes:
inflammation or blood clotting
blood clotting
Hemoglobin and hematocrit values pertain to
red blood cells
fluid that circulates in the cardiovascular system
blood
Hodgkin disease originates in the
Lymphatic system
vessel type that has 3 distinct layers separated by extensive elastic tissue with one being a thick muscular layer
artery
substance that is lacking when a patient has an autoimmune disease
Regulatory T-cells
a white blood cell
leukocyte
the white blood cell that is active in immunity
lymphocytes
a drug that interferes with blood clotting
Heparin
blood clotting
coagulation
inherited disease that results from a defect in clotting factor VIII
hemophilia
where are the cephalic, basilic, and median cubital veins located
in the arm
form of immunity that results from antibody production
active immunity
reduction in platelets
thrombocytopenia
substance produced by immune cells that counteract microorganisms and other foreign materials
antibodies
otherwise known as hypersensitivity
allergy
protein that forms a clot in the blood coagulation process
fibrin
disease caused by lack of vitamin B12
pernicious anemia
sudden loss of blood flow to the body tissues resulting in inadequate circulation and oxygenation
circulatory shock
condition that is likely to occur if a large quantity of antibodies against antigens develop following a transplant
Rejection Syndrome
a foreign substance that stimulates immunity
antigen
main function of erythrocytes is to
carry oxygen
average total blood volume in the adult body
5 L
deficiency of hemoglobin
anemia
results from a neoplastic overgrowth of white blood cells
leukemia
the subclavian, jugular, and temporal veins are located in the
head
what is the cause of influenza
virus
simple protein found in plasma
albumin
production of red cells
erythropoieses
Normal white blood count
5,000-10,000 mcL
the liquid portion of the blood
plasma
inherited disease that affects the shape of red blood cells
sickle cell anemia
name of the major thoracic vessel located in the thorax
vena cava
otherwise known as outside invaders
foreign antigens
the iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen
hemoglobin
element needed in the formation of hemoglobin
iron
bleeding into the skin
Double points if can name 2 types!
petechiae
ecchymosis
purpura
blood deficiency of potassium
hypokalemia
involves excessive coagulation, occurs with tissue damage
DIC - disseminated intravascular coagulation
the tibial, femoral, and popliteal vessels are located in the
leg
the power of an organism to produce disease
Virulence