Blood Term Quiz

intentionally expose blood to antibodies to see if they react

The donated RBCs will clump together in this process

a mixture of water, electrolytes, and proteins that help in transporting lipids, forming antibodies, and blood clotting

fight disease and infection

transport oxygen

help form blood clots

continually monitor blood oxygen levels

When oxygen levels are low, a hormone called erythropoietin is released

occurs when RBCs reach the end of their 120-day life cycle

is broken down into iron and bilirubin (waste)

is broken down into amino acids to be used in protein synthesis

first responders

active fighters for parasites and worms

produce heparine which helps to prevent clottingmonocyt

largest WBC, travelling cells- helps to move blood to body tissues

80%, attack cells

memory cells, produce antibodies

production regulated by thromboprotien

produced by liver/kidneys

process of blood clotting

smallest WBC

Damage to a vessel wall activates this protein

sticky plug

adheres to platelets forming clot

proteins that identify the cell to the immune system

determines + or – types

where the recipient’s immune system attacks the donated cells

blood lacks protien

blood has protien

second antigen on your blood and refers to the presence or absence of protein D in the blood