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Blood and immune system
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11/03/2020

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AGRANULOCYTES 

 

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White blood cells that do not have visible granules in their cytoplasms 

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Albumin

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A simple protein found in blood plasma

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Antibody

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A protein produced in response to, and interacting specifically with an antigen

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Antigen

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Substance that induces the formation of antibodies

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B cell

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A lymphocyte that matures in lymphoid tissue and is active in producing antibodies; Blymphocyte

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Band cell

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An inmature neutrophil with a nucleus in the shape of a band.

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Blood

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The fluid that circulates in the cardiovascular system

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Coagulation

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Blood clotting

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Cross-matching

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Testing the compatibility of donor and recipient blood in preparation for a transfusion

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Electrolyte

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A substance that separates into charged particles in solution.

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Erythrocyte

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A red blood cell

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Erythropoietin

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A hormone produced in the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.

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Fibrin

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The protein that forms a clot in the process of blood coagulation.

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Fibrinogen

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The inactive precursor of fibrin.

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Formed elements

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The cellular components of blood.

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Granulocytes

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The iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen.

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Hemostasis

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The stoppage of bleeding.

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Inmunity

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The state of being protected against a specific disease.

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Leukocyte

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A white blood cell.

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Lymphocyte

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A lymphatic cella type of granular leukocyte.

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Plasma

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The liquid portion of the blood.

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Plasma cell

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A cell that is formed from a B cell and that produces antibodies,

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