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Immunity
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a red blood cell

erythrocyte

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involves platelets or thrombocytes:

inflammation or blood clotting

blood clotting

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Hemoglobin and hematocrit values pertain to

red blood cells

100

fluid that circulates in the cardiovascular system

blood

100

Hodgkin disease originates in the

Lymphatic system

100

vessel type that has 3 distinct layers separated by extensive elastic tissue with one being a thick muscular layer 

artery

100

substance that is lacking when a patient has an autoimmune disease

Regulatory T-cells

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a white blood cell

leukocyte

200

the white blood cell that is active in immunity

lymphocytes

200

a drug that interferes with blood clotting

Heparin

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blood clotting

coagulation

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inherited disease that results from a defect in clotting factor VIII

hemophilia

200

where are the cephalic, basilic, and median cubital veins located

in the arm

200

form of immunity that results from antibody production

active immunity

300

reduction in platelets

thrombocytopenia

300

substance produced by immune cells that counteract microorganisms and other foreign materials

antibodies

300

otherwise known as hypersensitivity

allergy

300

protein that forms a clot in the blood coagulation process

fibrin

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disease caused by lack of vitamin B12

pernicious anemia

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sudden loss of blood flow to the body tissues resulting in inadequate circulation and oxygenation

circulatory shock

300

condition that is likely to occur if a large quantity of antibodies against antigens develop following a transplant

Rejection Syndrome

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a foreign substance that stimulates immunity

antigen

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main function of erythrocytes is to

carry oxygen

400

average total blood volume in the adult body

5 L

400

deficiency of hemoglobin

anemia

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results from a neoplastic overgrowth of white blood cells

leukemia

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the subclavian, jugular, and temporal veins are located in the

head

400

what is the cause of influenza

virus

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simple protein found in plasma

albumin

500

production of red cells

erythropoieses

500

Normal white blood count

5,000-10,000 mcL

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the liquid portion of the blood

plasma

500

inherited disease that affects the shape of red blood cells

sickle cell anemia

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name of the major thoracic vessel located in the thorax

vena cava

500

otherwise known as outside invaders

foreign antigens

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the iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemoglobin

600

element needed in the formation of hemoglobin

iron

600

bleeding into the skin

Double points if can name 2 types!

petechiae

ecchymosis

purpura

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blood deficiency of potassium

hypokalemia

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involves excessive coagulation, occurs with tissue damage

DIC - disseminated intravascular coagulation

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the tibial, femoral, and popliteal vessels are located in the

leg

600

the power of an organism to produce disease

Virulence