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17 Cards in this Set
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Plasma
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the fluid that cells are suspended in
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Eruthrocyte
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red blood cells
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Leukocyte
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white blood cells
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Platelet
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part of a thin layer in the hematocrit called the buffy coat
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Buffy Coat
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a very thin layer in the hematocrit
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Hematocrit
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where Erythorocytes make up about 45% of the total blood volume, the top 55% is the plasma
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Electrolytes
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a component of plasma that helps the body function
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Albumin
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protein made in liver, maintains pressure of blood
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Globulins
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made by liver and are involved in coagulation and antibodies
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Complement
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inflammation and destruction of microorganisms
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Fibrinogen
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made in liver, involved in clotting
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Sickle Cell Amenia
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inherited disorder that alters hemoglobin. it makes the cell rigid and have a short life span, and usually results in iron deficiency
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Neutrophils
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Defend against bacteria, and their death results in pus. Multi-lobed nucleus, the most common type, and do not contain lysosomes.
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Eosinophils
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deal with parasitic infections, bi-lobed nucleus, full of pink-orange granules, predominant cell in allergic reactions
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Basophils
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chief responder to allergic reactions by releasing histamine, bi or tri-lobed nucleus, many granules make nucleus hard to see.
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Lymphocyte
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B cells-make antibodies
T cells Small amount of clear cytoplasm Deep staining nucleus |
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Monocyte
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Vaccum cleaner
Lack granules Kidney-shaped nuclues |
