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Protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood.
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Albumin
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Orange-yellow pigment in bile. It is formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin whenred blood cells die.
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Bilirubin
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Blood clotting.
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Coagulation
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Change in the structure and function of a cell as it matures; specialization.
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Differentiation
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Red blood cell. There are about 5 million per microliter of blood.
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Erythrocyte
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Protein threads that form the basis of a blood clot.
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Fibrin
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Plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process.
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Fibrinogen
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Iron-containing non-protein portion of the hemoglobin molecule.
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Heme
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Blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells.
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Hemoglobin
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Destruction or breakdown of blood (red blood cells).
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Hemolysis
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Anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells.
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Heparin
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Protein (globulin) with antibody activity; examples are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD.
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Immunoglobulin
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White blood cell.
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Leukocyte
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Liquid portion of blood; contains water, proteins, salts, nutrients, hormones and vitamins.
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Plasma
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Smallest blood cell (thrombocyte); clumps at sites of injury to prevent bleeding and facilitate clotting.
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Platelet
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