Chapter 15 - Feed And Protect Me

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The medical term for formation of blood.

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Hematopoiesis

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Type of anticoagulant found in blood tubes.

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Heparin

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Clinically used as drugs.

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The process of clotting.

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Coagulation

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The liquid portion of blood with clotting proteins removed.

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Serum

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The straw-colored fluid portion of blood that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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Plasma

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A type of lipid that circulates in the blood.

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Cholesterol

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(Fat)

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A mature red blood cell.

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Erythrocyte

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RBC - oxygen carrying cell

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A blood protein that transports oxygen.

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Hemoglobin

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A large cell that destroys by eating/engulfing.

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Macrophage

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A white blood cell.

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Leukocyte

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WBC

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Class of "agranulocytic" leukocyte that contains a diverse set of cells including those that can directly attack specific pathogens or produce antibodies.

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Lymphocyte

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Class of "agranulocytic" leukocyte that has a phagocytic function and participates in the inflammatory response.

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Monocyte

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Class of granulocytic leukocyte that detoxifies allergens and controls parasitic infections by damaging parasite membranes.

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Eosinophil

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Class of granulocytic leukocyte that has a phagocytic function (mainly against bacteria)

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Neutrophil

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AKA polymorphonucleur leukocyte - OMN - Meaning multi-shaped nucleus

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A nucleated clotting cell

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Thrombocyte

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Accumulation of fluid in the intercellular space.

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Edema

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Material that has escaped from blood vessels and is high in protein, cells, or solid materials derived from cells.

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Exudate

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Removing and destroying red blood cells

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Hemolytic

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Loss of blood

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Hemorrhage

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Usually in a short period of time.

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Elevation in the number of malignant white blood cells.

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Leukemia

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Elevation in the number of white blood cells.

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Leukocytosis

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Excessive amount of fats in the blood.

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Lipemia

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Condition of engulfing or eating cells.

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Phagocytosis

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Blood condition in which pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria) and their toxins are present.

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Septicemia

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Formed when interstitial fluid moves into the capillaries of the lymphatic system.

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Lymph

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Brings nutrients and hormones to cells a carries waste products from tissue back to the bloodstream.

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Pertains to the the spaces in a tissue or an organ.

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Interstitial

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Small bean shaped structures that filter lymph and store B and T lymphocytes.

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Node

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Masses of lymphatic tissue that protect the nose and cranial (upper) throat.

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Tonsil

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Antibodies made by plasma cells.

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Immunoglobulin

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A substance capable of of inducing an allergic reaction.

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Allergen

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Severe response to a foreign substance

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Anaphylaxis

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Swelling, blockage of airways, tachycardia, and ptylism.

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The study of tumors.

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Oncology

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Any abnormal new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, more rapid than normal, and progressive.

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Neoplasm

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A pathogenic growth distant from the primary disease site.

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Metastasis

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Means --> beyond control.

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A malignant growth of epithelial cells.

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Carcinoma

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A malignant neoplasm arising from any type of connective tissue.

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Sarcoma

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A substance that produces cancer.

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Carcinogen

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Treatment of neoplasm through the use of chemicals.

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Chemotherapy