| A | B |
|---|
| plasma | straw-coloured fluid that carries the formed elements of blood and other substances |
| erythrocytes | red blood cells; most common type of blood cell |
| leukocyte | white blood cell; protects the body against disease |
| thrombocyte | clotting cell; platelet |
| hemoglobin | protein in red blood cells that attracts and holds oxygen |
| hematopoiesis | process by which the formed elements of blood are produced; occurs mainly in bone marrow |
| agglutination | abnormal clumping of blood cells |
| hemolysis | destruction of blood cells |
| coagulation | clotting of blood |
| hematologist | doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues |
| bilirubin | pigment released by the breakdown of blood that is filtered and excreted in bile |
| Rh factor | inherited antigen on blood cells that is either present (positive) or not present (negative) |
| ABO blood group | major group of inherited blood antigens; indicates blood type of A, B, AB or O |
| O negative | universal donor blood type |
| AB positive | universal recipient blood type |
| bring oxygen and nutrients to cells, carry away wastes, distribute heat, defend against infection | functions of blood |
| iron, protein | portions of blood that are recycled |
| hemostasis | stopping the flow of blood; preventing blood loss |
