Terms
Leuko/o
White
leukemia
Cancer of white blood cells
Developed after exposure to a pathogen
Immunity
Yellow in color, makes up 50% of whole blood and made up of 95% water
What is plasma
Types of pathogens that can invade the body
viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, protozoa
-cytosis
to destroy
myeloma
tumor of the bone marrow
Sickle Cell Anemia
Condition when the red blood cell is shaped like a crescent.
Shaped like a doughnut, carries oxygen with help of iron, NO Nucleus
RBC, red blood cells, erythrocyte
This organ removes old or dead red blood cells
Spleen
Aden/o
gland
Life threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Epstein Barr Virus
Clump together to form scabs, help with blood clotting
Platelets
120 days
Phlebotomy
To draw blood, cut a vein
Lymphedema
Swelling caused by block lymph nodes
HIV/Aids
Large sphere shaped, large nucleus, attacks invaders, many types
WBC, white blood cells, leukocytes
A culture and sensitivity blood test can tell us what
The bacteria that has invaded the body and what medication works to treat it.
lymphadenitis
lymph gland swelling
Erythropenia
To few red blood cells
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Specific type of pneumonia seen in HIV/Aids patients
Red in color, can be drawn out of the body and transfused to others
Whole blood
How many liters of blood does an adult have
5-6 liters