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15 Cards in this Set
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leukocyte
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white blood cell
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hemolysis
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rupturing of erythrocytes
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erythropoiesis
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production of erythrocytes
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hematocrit
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percentage of blood volume composed of erythrocytes
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hemoglobin
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red pigment of erythrocyte
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phagocytosis
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when a cell surrounds and engulfs particle
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antigen
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any large molecule that binds to antibody and triggers immune response
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platelets
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clot blood
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lymphatic system organs
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lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus
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erythropoietin
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hormone secreted by kidneys and liver..stimulates erythropoiesis
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thymus
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in mediastinum
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T-cells and B-cells
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immune system
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four types of T-cells
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helper, cytotoxic, suppressor, natural killer cells
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thrombopoiesis
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production of platelets
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plasma
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noncellular portion of blood
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