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14 Cards in this Set
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White Blood Cells
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defend the body from cancer cells that form inside out tissue and from microorganism
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Granulocytes
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Neutrophils, Eossinophils, Basophils
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Agranulocytes
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Lymphocytes, Monocytes
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Leukopenia
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abnormally low WBC count
less than 5000 WBCs/mm3 |
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Leukocytosis
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abnormally high WBC count
more than 10,000 WBCs/mm3 |
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Neutrophils
(granulocyte) |
most numerous and active WBC (called phagocytes) protect the body from microorganisms via phagocytosis
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Eosinophils
(granulocyte) |
protection against infections agains parasites.
involved in allergic reactions |
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Basophils
(granulocyte) |
secretes the chemical histamine
produces an anticoagulant heparin (helps blood from clotting through BV) |
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Monocytes
(agranulocyte) |
largest leukocyte
aggressive phagocyte |
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Lymphocytes
(agranulocyte) |
function in the immune mechanism process
secrete antibodies that destroy certain bacteria |
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Platelets
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play essential part in blood clotting
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Prothrombin
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a protein in normal blood that is required for blood clotting
manufactured by the liver |
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Thrombus
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when i clot stays in the place where it was formed
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Embolus
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if part of a clot breaks off and circulates through the bloodstream
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