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antigen |
foreign invader that elicits an immune response. |
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erythrocytes |
RBC,most abundant,no nuclei in mammals, no mitochondria,120 day life span, 250mill Hb molecules, made in red bone marrow. |
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Erythropoietin |
EPO made by the kidneys stimulates RBC bone marrow production in the case that tissues are lacking supply of 02 |
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Thrombocytes |
Platelets, frags from megakaryocytes, no nuclei, involved in blood clotting (fibrin, Vit K), 8 day life span, prod in bone marrow |
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RNA virus |
Infects WBC, dendritic cells,macrophages, endothelial cells. Blocks interferon release Can target other organs: liver |
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Dermis |
Tattoos penetrate into this skin layer |
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Hypodermis |
Below the dermis, has larger blood vessels |
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Stratum |
part of epidermis |
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Liver |
largest internal organ, |
